Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torch-bearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss.

-> They played important role in various uprisings and realising the British about the power of unity in Indian Society. Ex: Munda Rebellion, Santhal Rebellion. Tribal's right to forest; their unique custom was disturbed by colonial rule. Hence they get drawn into the struggle.

B) Moderates (1885-1905) -> They played crucial role in formation of political platform - Indian National Congress and with Constitutional means and using 3P -> Prayer, Petition & Propaganda persuaded the British rule about interest of India. -> Dadabhai Naoroji -> Drain of Wealth exposed true nature of British. -> Spread of Swadeshi Movement of mass struggle infusing cultural & national consciousness.

C) Extremists and Militants -> used diverse approach of Saam, Daam, Dand Bheda (Arthshastra - Kautilya) to pursue the collective interest of India over British. -> Ex: Bhagat Singh, HSRA, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Lal-Bal-Pal.

-> Gandhian view -> it changed the character from elite based to mass based and included all sections -> students, lawyers, women etc. -> Ex: Ahmedabad, Kheda, Champaran movements.

E) Women's participation: They raised their voice and fought against the British policies in Salt Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation, Quit India Movement and all other activities. Ex: Sarojini Naidu, Rani Guidanliu, Rani Velu Nachiyar, Kadambani Ganguly, Preet lata (Chitagong Raid) etc.

F) Socialist view -> -> Nehru, Bose, J.P. Narayan considered that approach should be socialist in nature influenced through international events like Russian Revolution. They were against not only colonial exploitation but exploitation and inequality within Indian society itself.