The First War of Independence
In 1857, Indian soldiers (Sepoys) revolted against the British East India Company. Led by heroes like Mangal Pandey and Rani Lakshmibai, it was the first massive challenge to British rule.
A Century of Sacrifice and Courage (1857 AD - 1947 AD)
In 1857, Indian soldiers (Sepoys) revolted against the British East India Company. Led by heroes like Mangal Pandey and Rani Lakshmibai, it was the first massive challenge to British rule.
The formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 gave a voice to Indian demands. Leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak demanded Swaraj (Self-rule).
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and launched powerful non-violent movements: Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience (Salt March), and the Quit India Movement.
Alongside non-violence, young revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhash Chandra Bose (INA) inspired the youth to fight for total independence by any means necessary.