Indian Freedom struggle is one of the most defining episodes in the history of our nation. Besides being part of the popular folklore, the struggle defines us as a people and a s a nation and shapes our identity and national character. This Independence Day, The Other Home brings you some of the most resonating pages from our freedom struggle. These have always be on the must visit list of all of us. Here we pay homage to the martyrs and salute them from the heart of Emerging India.
Jalian Wala Bagh
The place that holds the history of one of the most brutal attack by the British forces, at a few metres distance from the holy Golden Temple in Amritsar is Jalian Wala Bagh. On April 13, 1919, British General Reginald E.H Dyer. More than 1000 people, majorly including women and children died on the spot. Now the place has been turned into a national memorial. It is one of the major tourist attractions visited by tourists as well as local people. Its location just opposite to the Golden Temple makes it more reachable.
Gandhi Ashram
Though we have Gandhi Ashrams at many cities in the country, the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati,Ahmedabad is a true pilgrimage with fond memories of the Father of the Nation, M.K Gandhi. The Ashram is located near the banks of river Sabarmati and Mahatma Gandhi spent almost 12 years at the place. The Ashram is now a national monument established by the Government of India. The Ashram was shifted to this place in 1917. Now the Ashram has been turned into a museum also named Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay.
Lucknow Residency
The Lucknow residency was built in year 1800 by the Nawab of Oudh, Saadat Ali Khan, as a place to rest for the British officials who were the representatives in the court of Nawab. The year 1857 marked a phenomenal drift in the politician state of the whole country. It is known for its beautiful rich architecture which is a mixture of traditional Indian forts with British features. The place has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India and currently hosts a Light and Sound Show commemorating the freedom struggle of 1857.
Kakori Conspiracy
Kakori is a village near Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh. The place became famous because of the Kakori Train robbery that took place on August 9,1925. The plan was to rob all the gold and money from the British control and use it to make weapons to move ahead in the fight for freedom. The incident marked a phenomenal bench mark in the freedom fight. Kakori village is still one of the most visited places from the history of freedom struggle in India.
The Jhansi Fort
The fort built in the year 1613 by Raja Bir Singh Deo is acclaimed and has one of the most strategically formed structure. The fort has ten gates and four entrances and spans an area of 15 acres. The most important constructions inside the fort are Ganesh Mandir, Baradari, Bhawani Shankar, Shahar Darwaza, Grave of Gulam Gaus Khan, Kadak bijali, Siva temple, Execution tower, Kal kothari and Panch Mahal. A living testimony of ancient glamour and comfort also holds the history of one of the most important freedom fighter Rani Jhansi.
Cellular Jail- Port Blair
The famous and historic cellular jail in Port Blair is over 100 years old now. The jail was designed by Lieutenant Archibald Blair (on who’s name, the town was named Port Blair). It took ten years to build cellular Jail. The Jail at one time was home to some of the most visible names in the freedom struggle such as ‘Veer Savarkar’ In March 2006, more than 150 Indians who served various sentences in Cellular jail were invited to take part in the celebrations of the 100 years of the establishment. The place now serves as a national memorial monument and hosts a Son-et-Lumiere depicting life in the jail and struggles of the freedom fighters. The monument overlooks Ross Islands and also has a library related to the National Movement.
Kali Paltan- Meerut
The temple of Baba Augarnath in Meerut is not as much famous for worship but more for its historic importance. No one clearly knows the exact time when the temple was built. It is believed that the “Shiv Linga” inside the temple emerged on its own with the faith of believers. According to the people, the great Maratha rulers used to worship their idol, Lord Shiva. It has close proximity with the army barrack where the temple got the name as Kali Paltan. This temple is also historically linked to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey, this place is one of the most visited holy shrine in Meerut.
These monuments are reminder of our rich historical legacy and a reminder to the youth of the sacrifices which gave us our freedom. The best way to visit these places is to stay with a local so as to experience the rich past and have a peek in the local life. The Other Home ensures you to provide the bestHomestays and vacation rentals all over India for the best experience.
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(Guest Author: Srishti Sharma)
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