A Depiction of Karnataka Women's Participation in India's Freedom Struggle

                The role of women in the freedom movement in Karnataka is unique. In the pre-Gandhi period as well as during the Gandhi period, women participated very actively and sacrificed their lives for their motherland. The Gandhian era of freedom struggle in Karnataka started from around 1920. Gandhiji's visit to Belgaum in 1924 left a lasting impression on the freedom fighters. He participated in Personal Satyagraha, Salt Satyagraha and No Tax campaign. Women freedom fighters fought alongside men for socio-economic values and to popularize democratic ideas. Rani Channamma of Kittur started the era of rebellion against the British in India. This article presents how women engaged in freedom struggles despite social opposition.