Who is the first female freedom fighters of India?
The queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India, Rani Laxmibai became a symbol of resistance for women across India during the freedom movement. She was born in 1828 in Kashi as “Manikarnika”. She was married to the King of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao, when she was only 12.
What is the full name of Vo C?
| V. O. Chidambaram Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Died | 18 November 1936 (aged 64) Thoothukudi, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | V. O. C, Va Voo Cee, Kappal Oottiya Tamilzhan, Sekkizhutha semmal, Chekkilutta chemmal |
| Organization | Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company |
Who is called Desh Bandhu?
Chittaranjan Das
1. Chittaranjan Das is generally referred as Deshbandhu which means “Friend of the nation”. 2. Das completed his education in England, where he became a Barrister, his public career began in 1909 when he successfully defended Aurobindo Ghosh on charges of involvement in the Alipore bomb case.
What was the birth anniversary of Tiruppur Kumaran?
Born on October 4, 1904 in Chennimalai to Nachimuthu Mudaliyar and Karupayee Ammal, Tiruppur Kumaran led the protest against the British in Tiruppur on January 11, 1932 where he was beaten up by the police on the banks of the River Noyyal.
What did Kumaran do in the protests in Tirupur?
Kumaran actively participated in the rallies, meetings and protests that were held in Tirupur. By this time, he was also in the process of forming the Desa Bandhu Youth Association in Tirupur with a few of his friends.
Is there a street called Kumaran Salai in Tiruppur?
There is a street by his name which is called as “Kumaran Salai”. There is also a college in his name in Tiruppur and it is called as “Tiruppur Kumaran College”. The Government of India had released a commemorative stamp in his name on October 2004 during the 100th birth anniversary of Tiruppur Kumaran.
Why was Kumaran holding the British flag in Tirupur?
During the protest rally being held in Tirupur as part of the civil disobedience movement, Kumaran was at the forefront of the crowd, proudly holding the flag in his hands. The British Govt had officially proclaimed this flag as illegal and therefore the police in Tirupur asked Kumaran to hand over the flag and peacefully disperse.