Indian freedom fighters who studied abroad

Jan30,2024

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Mahatma Gandhi known for his non-violent resistance, pursued law at University College London. His time in England was pivotal in developing his philosophy of peaceful protest

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Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru, who became the first Prime Minister of independent India, received an honours degree in Natural Science from Trinity College, Cambridge, and studied law at Inner Temple

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Subhash Chandra Bose, a fierce proponent of armed struggle for independence, completed his higher education at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. His tenure in England did not dampen his revolutionary spirit

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Subhash Chandra Bose

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, had an illustrious academic career with degrees from Columbia University, the London School of Economics, and the University of Bonn.

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Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar

Varahagiri Venkata Giri, the fourth President of India, studied law at the University College Dublin, Ireland. His legal expertise and commitment to social justice were significant assets in the national movement.

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V.V.Giri

Sarojini Naidu, known as the Nightingale of India, attended King's College London and Girton College, Cambridge.

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Sarojini Naidu

At the age of 36, he journeyed to England and enrolled at the Middle Temple in London. Completing a 36-month course in 30 months, Patel finished at the top of his class despite having had no previous college background

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Sardar Vallabhai Patel