Role of Ignored Revolutionaries in India’s Freedom Struggle: A Case Study of Sushila Mohan

Abstract

Struggle for Freedom of India is such an exceptional phenomenon in the History of Indo-Pak subcontinent as large number of people from every walk of life participated in it.  Each Indian contributed with full enthusiasm irrespective of gender, caste, and creed and ultimately achieved independence from British Colonialism. However, in general role of Indian men is connected with the liberation of India while the part played by women has been marginalised over a period of time. It is not wrong to say that India’s freedom struggle is incomplete without the discussion of women’s role. Just as men contributed in acts of violence, nonviolence against Colonial Government, similarly history of Indian Freedom struggle has its own account to offer when it comes to women, challenging the British administration. Therefore, this research explores the role of radical women of Punjab against British Government, with particular focus Sushila Devi, also known as Sushila Didi. This study also discusses the revolutionary activities of Sushila which are relatively unknown as compare to the role of other revolutionaries. She was as active as other revolutionaries but her name has been laid under the dust of time, unheeded and forgotten. Consequently, the purpose of this research is to highlight her that how bravely she fought and left no stone unturned in proving her capability to lead the revolutionary struggle for freedom against British rule in India.