THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT OF INDIA

 

The freedom movement of India was a long and non-violent struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule. The movement was led by various political and social leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh, among others.

The freedom movement started in the late 19th century and gained momentum in the early 20th century. It was marked by various events such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Salt Satyagraha, the Quit India Movement, and the Indian National Army.

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, and it involved boycotting British goods, institutions, and services. The Salt Satyagraha, also known as the Dandi March, was a protest against the British salt tax and was led by Gandhi in 1930.

The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942, and it called for the immediate end of British colonial rule in India. The movement was led by the Indian National Congress and other political parties and was marked by widespread protests, strikes, and demonstrations.

The Indian National Army was formed by Subhash Chandra Bose during World War II, and it aimed to fight for India's independence from the British through military means. The INA fought alongside the Japanese army in Burma and India, but it was eventually defeated by the British.

The freedom movement finally achieved its goal of independence on August 15, 1947, when India was partitioned into two nations – India and Pakistan. The movement paved the way for the establishment of a democratic and independent India, and it remains a significant event in the country's history.