Historical Monuments That Represent India's Freedom Struggle

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​Mangal Pandey Park, Barrackpore, West Bengal:

​This park signifies the site where people demanded independence for the first time.

​Red Fort, New Delhi:

​Ever since India gained independence, Red Fort has become synonymous with Independence Day celebrations.

​Cellular Jail, Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

​Formerly known as Kala Pani, the Cellular Jail was built in the middle of an ocean as a place of exile for political activists. A visit to this national memorial monument is sure to give you goosebumps with tears in your eyes.

​Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab:

​The Jallianwala Bagh is a reminder of the freedom struggle and the trials and tribulations that Indians had to face to win their independence.

​Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, Gujarat:

​This historical monument was the base for the famous Dandi March that started on 12th March 1930 - an event that holds utmost importance in the freedom struggle of India.

​Jhansi Fort, Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh

​The Queen of Jhansi, Lakshmibai conquered this fort and took its reins from the British East India Company.

​Lucknow Residency, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh:

​The official residence of the British Resident to the Court of Awadh, the Lucknow Residency holds an important place in India’s freedom struggle of 1857.

​Champaran, Bihar:

​The first Satyagraha movement of Mahatma Gandhi started in 1917 at Champaran, Bihar.

​Netaji Bhawan, Kolkata, West Bengal:

​A heritage building in Kolkata, Netaji Bhawan, or the house museum made at Subhash Chandra Bose’s brother’s residence is maintained as a memorial and research centre to the life of the Indian nationalist.

​Aga Khan Palace, Pune, Maharashtra:

​Situated in the city of Pune by Sultan Aga Khan III, this palace is one of the most important landmarks in Indian history that has been instrumental in defining its independence.

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