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Somehow, history tends to forget her women.

Even in the case of Indian independence, barring a

few often repeated names like Sarojini Naidu's or

Annie Besant's, the contribution of women in the

freedom struggle of India has over the years

received less attention as compared to their male

counterparts. Many of the brave-hearts remain in

shadows - their faces invisible and their valor

unsung.

In fact, only a handful women freedom fighters

who were associated with independence struggle

came from elite or middle class backgrounds.

There were a number of ordinary faces, from

humble backgrounds, conservative households and

with no formal education, who battled the British

Raj, gave selfless sacrifices and even laid their lives

to see their nation free and prospering.