Indian independence activist

This is a listing of people who campaigned against or are considered to have campaigned against colonial rule on the Indian sub-continent.

The Indian independence movement consisted of efforts by individuals and organizations from a wide spectrum of philosophies to obtain political independence from British, French and Portuguese rule through the use of a variety of methods.

Post-Independence, "Freedom fighter" is an officially recognized category by the Indian government covering those who took part in the movement; people in this category (can also include dependant family members) get pensions and other benefits like special railway counters.

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