List of Freedom Fighters from Delhi
Delhi played a major role in Indian Independence alongside the work of Mahatma Gandhi and other notable leaders. Many Freedom fighters of Delhi opposed British rule. In this article you can find list of freedom fighters from TamilNadu who served for Indian Independence.
List of male and female freedom fighters from Delhi
| S.No | Names | Periods | Details | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aruna Asaf Ali | 1909 - 1996 | She was elected the first Mayor of Delhi. She was posthumously given the Bharata Ratna Award in 1997. | Quit India Movement 1942 |
| 2 | Abul Kalam Azad | 1888 - 1958 | National Education Day (India) an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958. | Non-Cooperation Movement Quit India Movement |
| 3 | Brahm Prakash | 1918 -1993 | Ch. Brahm Prakash Yadav was the first chief minister of Delhi | Satyagraha Movement Quit India Movement |
| 4 | Brij Krishna Chandiwala | A political associate of Mahatma Gandhi and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1963 for his contributions to the field of social work. | ||
| 5 | Satyavati Devi | 1904 - 1945 | A fiery freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi affectionately labeled her Toofani (like a whirlwhind/ tempestuous)Behan(sister). And was acclaimed as the Joan of Arc of India | Civil disobedience movement |