Top 10 muslim freedom fighters of india

India S Struggle Against British Imperialism For Her Freedom Is Unparalleled And Worth Emulating The World History. It Is Unique Because People Belonging To Different Religions Fought Unitedly Not Only To Free Themselves From The Yoke Of British Imperialism But Also To Achieve The Noble Sentiments Of Equality, Fraternity And Patriotism. Although Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs And Others Had Unitedly Blown The Bugle Of Freedom From The Bonds Of British Imperialism Ass Early As 1857, But The Beginning Of The 20Th Century Gave An Impetus To This Struggle. Many Muslim Freedom Fighters, In Particular, Made Remarkable Contribution For The Freedom Of The Country During This Period. These Actions Of Those Muslim Patriots Are Not Only A Cause Of National Pride But Are Also A Great Source Of Inspiration For National Integration And Unity Even Today As They Were In Those Days.Keeping In View To Give An Authentic And Secular Understanding Of Indian Freedom Movement, The Present Work In Three Volumes Is Designed And Brought Out. In The Aftermath Of Independence, It Has Become Necessary To Assess The Contribution Of Muslim Zealots In The Freedom Of India. No Doubt, The Partition Was A Sad Event.The Present Work Is Designed To Highlight The Contribution Of The Prominent Muslim Freedom Fighters In India And Abroad. It Is Hoped That It Will Certainly Add Something More To What Is Available On The Vast Subject Of Indian Freedom Struggle And Shall Bring Before The People Many Facts Which Have Hither...

75 years of Independence: Muslim women in India’s freedom struggle Several Muslim women were an active part of India's freedom struggle, some of whom emerged from Hyderabad. The list includes Abadi Bano Begum, Bibi Amtus Salam, Begum Anis Kidwai, Begum Nishatunnisa Mohani Baji Jamalunnisa, Hajara Beebi Ismail, Kulsum Sayani, and Syed Fakrul Hajiya Hassan. As men who took lead roles in the movement were put behind bars, the women ensured that the movement would not die down and the country attained the freedom a vast majority of it’s residents and citizens enjoy today. The country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech, on Monday, hailed women and the part they played during the times including, Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Durga Bhabhi, Rani Gaidinliu and Begum Hazrat Mahal among others. These are a few among the many names that are a part of the country’s Independence struggle. Apart from Begum Mahal, who made it to the list of the PM’s speech, today, Muslim women have made their mark in Indian history. Abadi Bano Begum, Bibi Amtus Salam, Begum Anis Kidwai, Begum Nishatunnisa Mohani Baji Jamalunnisa, Hajara Beebi Ismail, Kulsum Sayani, and Syed Fakrul Hajiya Hassan are among those who are often forgotten or lost in public memory. Abadi Bano Begum (Born 1852- Died 1924) Bi Amman was married to a senior official in the Rampur State, Abdul Ali Khan. After the death of her husband, Bano raised her children (two daughters and five sons) on her own. Her s...

India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule was a monumental chapter in the nation’s history, marked by the unwavering determination and sacrifices of numerous Muslim freedom fighters, driven by a shared vision of a free and united India, defied societal boundaries and worked alongside their Hindu and Sikh counterparts. They recognized that the quest for independence transcended religious differences, and their contributions became invaluable in shaping the course of the freedom movement. The impact of British colonization on Muslim society in India was multifaceted, with far-reaching consequences that shaped various aspects of religious, social, economic, and political life. Muslim Indian freedom fighters played a vital role in India’s struggle for independence, contributing significantly to the fight against British colonial rule. Their bravery, determination, and unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom inspired millions and left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Here are some top Muslim freedom fighters of India and their remarkable contributions: 1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle, made significant contributions to various aspects of the nation’s development. He was born on November 11, 1888, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. His original name was Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin Ahmed bin Khairuddin AlHussaini. Azad’s family migrated to Calcutta (now Kolkata), India when he was young. He...

Hyderabad: On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, let us remember these Muslim women who proved their strength, enthusiasm and determinism in the fight for freedom. These women broke the stereotype of Muslim women in the society, who are merely perceived to be clad in Burqha and were never let out of the house. They participated in the India’s struggle for independence and emerged victorious. Begum Hazrat Mahal (1830–1879) Begum Hazrat Mahal, a prominent woman of 1857 rebellion, was born in 1830 Faizabad of Uttar Pradesh. Her actual name was Muhammadi Khanum. Her father is Gulam Hussain of Faizabad. At her tender age itself, she showed good talent in literature. They revolted against the British under the leadership of Begum Hazrat Mahal. The native rulers and people met at Chavani area of Lucknow, the capital of Awadh on 31May, 1857 and declared independence. They taught a lesson to the British troops and wiped out their power in Lucknow. Later, Begum Hazrat Mahal declared her son Birjis Khadir as the Nawab of Awadh on 7 July, 1857. As the King’s mother, she gathered 1,80,000 troops and renovated the Lucknow fort spending huge amount of money. She established a high level committee for the good governance of the state. Hazarat Mahal ruled the state on behalf of her son for about ten months and challenged the British force by inspiring patriotism among the people and the fellow native rulers. She issued a historic statement on 31 December, 1858 challenging the proclamat...

Key Highlights • A graphic card circulated widely claims that names of 61,395 Muslim freedom fighters are engraved on India Gate. • The graphic card has a photo of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, possibly to give an impression that he made the claim. • The same content has gone viral multiple times in the past. Here's a loose translation of the content on the graphic card: "Delhi's India Gate has names of some 95,300 freedom fighters, Muslims - 61,935, Sikh - 8,050, OBC - 14,480, Dalit - 10,777, Savarna (Upper caste) - 598 and Sanghi - 0. And then, some shameless people call Muslims traitors when their history is that of spying for the British." This post was made on February 11, 2019. TRUTH India Gate is a war memorial that commemorates the 70,000 soldiers of the India Gate was built as per the Imperial War Graves Commission that came into existence in December, 1917. The Commission was set up for building war graves and memorials to soldiers who were killed in World War I. It came to be known as the The monument has names of 13,216 soldiers, who lost their lives in operations along the Northwest Frontier and the Third Afghan War, inscribed along its walls. The foundation stone of India Gate, originally called All-India War Memorial, was laid on February 10, 1921 and was inaugurated on February 2, 1931. India got independence on August 15, 1947, 16 years after India Gate was inaugurated. The memorial does not have names of 'freedom fighters' inscribed on it. As per the The ...

Ironically, in our present day India, even freedom fighters are judged on the basis of their religion. Many people believe Muslims didn’t contribute to India’s Independence from the British rule. To make it worse, there are not many sources available that disclose Muslims’ contribution to India’s Independence. To break the myth of every person who believes Muslims have given no contribution to India’s history, we have tried to come up with a list of 11 Muslim fighters who fought for India’s Independence and are still present somewhere in India’s history. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad One of the greatest freedom fighters of India, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, is our first name of Muslim Freedom Fighters. His service to the nation didn’t just stop after India became independent, he continued serving India till his last breath. He first took part in India’s Independence aged just 16. In his second stint as Congress President, He started the Quit India Movement. He was the first education minister of India. He was conferred a Bharat Ratna in the year 1922. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, after serving the country for over 50 years, breathed his last on 22 February 1958. Dr. Zakir Husain Another Bharat Ratna awardee, Dr. Zakir Husain was the third president of independent India and also the first Muslim president of India. He was a stern follower of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence policies. He believed that education was essential to make the Indian youth capable of fighting against the British a...