Aug 7, 2024
By: Ayush Mehrotra
A site of a tragic massacre on April 13, 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indians. It stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the struggle for independence.
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This was one of Mahatma Gandhi's residences and a centre for India's freedom movement. It was from here that Gandhi launched the famous Dandi March in 1930.
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Also known as "Kala Pani," this jail was used by the British to exile political prisoners. It is a symbol of the hardships faced by freedom fighters.
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Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata, a heritage house museum, honours Subhash Chandra Bose. He escaped house arrest, fled to Berlin, and later led the Indian National Army.
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Red Fort, a symbol of anti-colonial resistance, became iconic after India's independence. Jawaharlal Nehru raised the national flag here on August 15, 1947, marking it a patriotic landmark.
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The site of a violent incident in 1922 that led Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement. It symbolises the intense passion and sacrifices of the Indian people.
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This park honours Mangal Pandey. Here, in 1857, he revolted against the East India Company. The site features a statue and memorialises the fight for independence.
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While originally built to commemorate Queen Victoria, it now houses a museum with exhibits related to India's freedom struggle and British rule.
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