Question

Women's participation in national movement and its impact

Answer 1

One of the forerunners of India’s struggle for freedom was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, who became a legendary figure in the history of Indian nationalism. Before, Mahatma Gandhi became the indisputable leader of the national movement; there were two prom­inent women who encouraged women to participate in the movement.

One of them was Annie Besant, the leader of the Theosophical Movement in India. She advocated emancipation of Indian women.