INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT & WOMEN'S FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

The Indian national movement, which aimed to secure India's independence from British colonial rule, witnessed the significant participation of women from diverse backgrounds, including Dalit, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, and tribal communities. These women freedom fighters played a crucial role in shaping the course of the movement and advocating for India's freedom. Their contributions were not only instrumental in challenging the British colonial power but also in challenging societal norms and prejudices prevalent during that era. Women played a crucial role in the Indian National Movement, which aimed to free India from British colonial rule. They actively participated in various stages of the struggle, making significant contributions and sacrifices The role of women from these communities in the Indian National Movement is often overlooked. However, their contributions were significant and helped to pave the way for India's independence. They showed that women from all backgrounds can play a vital role in social change. Women from all castes participated in the Indian independence movement, but women from different castes, religions and communities made great contributions despite all the social and religious barriers. In this paper, I have tried to throw light on the unprecedented contribution made by these women in the freedom movement.