Indian Freedom Struggle Syllabus
- It began with the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It ended with India's independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
- Several leaders played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle. They inspired and led the masses with their vision and ideology.
- The struggle took many forms, from non-cooperation, civil disobedience to armed protests.
- The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885. It played an important role in supporting people and leading the struggle.
- Many other organizations also played a critical role in the movement. This includes the:
- Muslim League,
- All India Trade Union Congress, and
- All India Kisan Sabha.
- The freedom struggle was not without its challenges. Some of the challenges include:
- the Partition of Bengal in 1905,
- the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, and
- The British government's suppression of the Quit India Movement in 1942 etc.
The national movements in India from 1857 to 1947 are documented below.
- 1857 - Revolt of 1857; Sepoy Mutiny
- 1885 - Foundation Of Indian National Congress
- 1905 - Swadeshi Movement
- 1906 - Muslim League Founded
- 1914 - Gadar Party Movement
- 1916-1918 - Home Rule Movement
- 1917 - Champaran Satyagraha
- 1917 - Kheda Satyagraha
- 1918 - Ahmedabad Mill Strike
- 1919 - Rowlatt Satyagraha
- 1920 - Khilafat And Non-Cooperation Movement
- 1930 - Civil Disobedience Movement
- 1940 - Individual Satyagraha
- 1942 - Quit India Movement etc.