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*๐ก๏ธList of Foreign Travellers Visited VIJAYANAGARA*
*โ๏ธAbu Abdullah/ lbn Batuta (Book:Rihla) -* Morocco - Harihara I
*โ๏ธNicolo de Conti -* Italy - Devaraya-II
*โ๏ธAbdur Razzaq -* Persia - Devaraya-II
*โ๏ธAthanasius Nikitin -* Russia - Virupaksha Raya II
*โ๏ธLudvico de Vorthema -* Italy - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ๏ธDuarte Barbosa -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ๏ธDominigo Paes -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ๏ธFernao Nuniz -* Portugal - Achyuta Deva Raya
*โ๏ธMarco Polo -* Venice - Achyuta Deva Raya
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*โ๏ธAbu Abdullah/ lbn Batuta (Book:Rihla) -* Morocco - Harihara I
*โ๏ธNicolo de Conti -* Italy - Devaraya-II
*โ๏ธAbdur Razzaq -* Persia - Devaraya-II
*โ๏ธAthanasius Nikitin -* Russia - Virupaksha Raya II
*โ๏ธLudvico de Vorthema -* Italy - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ๏ธDuarte Barbosa -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ๏ธDominigo Paes -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ๏ธFernao Nuniz -* Portugal - Achyuta Deva Raya
*โ๏ธMarco Polo -* Venice - Achyuta Deva Raya
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*๐ถBhima Riverโต*
๐The Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
๐It is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
*๐งCourse*
๐It originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, inthe Pune District of Maharashtra.
๐Bhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
๐The Bhima River merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
๐This 861 km-long river has the Western Ghats on the west, the Balaghat Range in the north, and the Mahadeo Hills in the south.
๐It runs in a well-entrenched valley, and its banks are heavily populated.
๐The total basin area of the river is 48,631 sq. km, out of which 75 percent lie in the state of Maharashtra.
๐The river is rain-fed, and the volume of the river varies based on the monsoonal changes.
๐Major tributaries are the Sina and Nira rivers.
๐Pandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of Bhima River.
๐The Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
๐It is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
*๐งCourse*
๐It originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, inthe Pune District of Maharashtra.
๐Bhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
๐The Bhima River merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
๐This 861 km-long river has the Western Ghats on the west, the Balaghat Range in the north, and the Mahadeo Hills in the south.
๐It runs in a well-entrenched valley, and its banks are heavily populated.
๐The total basin area of the river is 48,631 sq. km, out of which 75 percent lie in the state of Maharashtra.
๐The river is rain-fed, and the volume of the river varies based on the monsoonal changes.
๐Major tributaries are the Sina and Nira rivers.
๐Pandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of Bhima River.
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*๐ก๏ธImportant Conferences Related to Environment*
โ๏ธRamsar Convention - 1971
โ๏ธConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - 1973
โ๏ธMontreal Protocol - 1987
โ๏ธVienna Convention - 1988
โ๏ธConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - 1992
โ๏ธUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - 1992
โ๏ธBasel Convention - 1989
โ๏ธRio Summit - 1992
โ๏ธStockholm Convention - 2001
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety - 2000
โ๏ธUN-REDD - 2008
โ๏ธNagoya Protocol - 2010
โ๏ธMinamata Convention - 2013
๏ปฟ๏ปฟโ๏ธUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - 1994
โ๏ธKyoto Protocol - 1997
โ๏ธRotterdam Convention - 1998
โ๏ธRamsar Convention - 1971
โ๏ธConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - 1973
โ๏ธMontreal Protocol - 1987
โ๏ธVienna Convention - 1988
โ๏ธConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - 1992
โ๏ธUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - 1992
โ๏ธBasel Convention - 1989
โ๏ธRio Summit - 1992
โ๏ธStockholm Convention - 2001
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety - 2000
โ๏ธUN-REDD - 2008
โ๏ธNagoya Protocol - 2010
โ๏ธMinamata Convention - 2013
๏ปฟ๏ปฟโ๏ธUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - 1994
โ๏ธKyoto Protocol - 1997
โ๏ธRotterdam Convention - 1998
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*๐ก๏ธSixth Schedule*
โ๏ธProvides power to tribal communities to administer tribal areas in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, And Mizoram under art 244 (2) and art 275 (1) of the constitution.
*๐Advantages*
โ๏ธDemocratic devolution of powers
โ๏ธPreserves and promotes distinct culture of region
โ๏ธProtect agrarian rights such as land
โ๏ธEnhance transfer of funds
*๐Issues*
โ๏ธLimited geographical coverage
โ๏ธFinancial mismanagement and rampant corruption
โ๏ธFinancial dependency over state authority
โ๏ธConflicts over consultation between governor and council of ministers
โ๏ธLack authority of resources for implementing schemes like mgnrega.
โ๏ธLack of codification of customary laws
โ๏ธLack of skilled professionals.
โ๏ธCreation of elected village councils
โ๏ธRegular election by state election commission
โ๏ธRecognize gram sabha under laws
โ๏ธBring transparency in planning, implementation, and monitoring of developmental programmes.
โ๏ธProvides power to tribal communities to administer tribal areas in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, And Mizoram under art 244 (2) and art 275 (1) of the constitution.
*๐Advantages*
โ๏ธDemocratic devolution of powers
โ๏ธPreserves and promotes distinct culture of region
โ๏ธProtect agrarian rights such as land
โ๏ธEnhance transfer of funds
*๐Issues*
โ๏ธLimited geographical coverage
โ๏ธFinancial mismanagement and rampant corruption
โ๏ธFinancial dependency over state authority
โ๏ธConflicts over consultation between governor and council of ministers
โ๏ธLack authority of resources for implementing schemes like mgnrega.
โ๏ธLack of codification of customary laws
โ๏ธLack of skilled professionals.
โ๏ธCreation of elected village councils
โ๏ธRegular election by state election commission
โ๏ธRecognize gram sabha under laws
โ๏ธBring transparency in planning, implementation, and monitoring of developmental programmes.
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*๐ก๏ธImpact of a Falling Rupee*
๐ *Mnemonic:-* "CRISIS"-- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!
*โ๏ธC- Costlier Imports*- Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
*โ๏ธR- Rising Inflation-* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
*โ๏ธI- Investor Flight-* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
*โ๏ธS- Shrinking Export Gains-* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
*โ๏ธI- Increasing Debt Burden-* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
*โ๏ธS- Stock Market Volatility-* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.
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๐ *Mnemonic:-* "CRISIS"-- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!
*โ๏ธC- Costlier Imports*- Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
*โ๏ธR- Rising Inflation-* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
*โ๏ธI- Investor Flight-* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
*โ๏ธS- Shrinking Export Gains-* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
*โ๏ธI- Increasing Debt Burden-* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
*โ๏ธS- Stock Market Volatility-* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.
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*๐ก๏ธRetired Judge*
โ๏ธAt any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
โ๏ธHe can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed.
โ๏ธSuch a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine.
โ๏ธHe will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
โ๏ธAt any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
โ๏ธHe can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed.
โ๏ธSuch a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine.
โ๏ธHe will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
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*๐Keywords in Preamble*
Trick- DR. Sushant Singh Saini
was fond of JaLEBI
โ D- Democratic
โ R- Republic
โ S- Sovereign
โ S- Social
โ S- Secular
โ J-Justice
โ L-Liberty
โ E-Equality
โ B-Brotherhood-word used in the preamble is โfraternityโ
โ I-Integrity
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*๐ก๏ธGreen Hydrogen Hubs โ MNRE*
*๐Recognised Ports:-*
โ๏ธDeendayal (Gujarat)
โ๏ธV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
โ๏ธParadip (Odisha)
*๐Purpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.
*๐About NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*โ๏ธLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*โ๏ธGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*โ๏ธTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
*๐Recognised Ports:-*
โ๏ธDeendayal (Gujarat)
โ๏ธV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
โ๏ธParadip (Odisha)
*๐Purpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.
*๐About NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*โ๏ธLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*โ๏ธGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*โ๏ธTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
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*๐ก๏ธBhakti Saint & their time Period*
โ๏ธShankara (788 - 820 AD)
โ๏ธRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
โ๏ธBasava (12th Century)
โ๏ธMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
โ๏ธRamanada (15th century)
โ๏ธKabir (1440-1510 AD)
โ๏ธChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
โ๏ธGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
โ๏ธPurandara (15th century)
โ๏ธDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
โ๏ธSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
โ๏ธVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
โ๏ธShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
โ๏ธMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
โ๏ธHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
โ๏ธTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
โ๏ธNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
โ๏ธJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
โ๏ธEknath (1533-1599AD)
โ๏ธTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
โ๏ธShankara (788 - 820 AD)
โ๏ธRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
โ๏ธBasava (12th Century)
โ๏ธMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
โ๏ธRamanada (15th century)
โ๏ธKabir (1440-1510 AD)
โ๏ธChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
โ๏ธGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
โ๏ธPurandara (15th century)
โ๏ธDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
โ๏ธSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
โ๏ธVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
โ๏ธShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
โ๏ธMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
โ๏ธHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
โ๏ธTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
โ๏ธNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
โ๏ธJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
โ๏ธEknath (1533-1599AD)
โ๏ธTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
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*๐ก๏ธTricks to remember important Vanilla Countries in Indian Ocean*
*๐Trick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*
*โ๏ธMal = Mayotte*
*โ๏ธSy = Seychelles*
*โ๏ธGone = cone =Comoros*
*โ๏ธMad = Madagascar*
*โ๏ธMau = Mauritius*
*โ๏ธRya = Reunion island*
*โ๏ธMaldives is no more member of Vanilla Islands.*
*๐Trick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*
*โ๏ธMal = Mayotte*
*โ๏ธSy = Seychelles*
*โ๏ธGone = cone =Comoros*
*โ๏ธMad = Madagascar*
*โ๏ธMau = Mauritius*
*โ๏ธRya = Reunion island*
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*๐ก๏ธPattachitra Painting*
*๐Origin*
โ๏ธPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
โ๏ธOdisha โ associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
โ๏ธWest Bengal โ distinct regional form
*๐Themes*
โ๏ธMythological and devotional depictions:
โ๏ธJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
โ๏ธEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore
*๐Technique*
โ๏ธPainted on:
โ๏ธTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
โ๏ธPalm leaves (in some variations)
โ๏ธNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
โ๏ธArtists are known as Chitrakars
*๐Stylistic Features*
โ๏ธBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
โ๏ธRed, yellow, blue, green, white
โ๏ธCharacteristic elements:
โ๏ธAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
โ๏ธIntricate decorative borders
*๐Note*
โ๏ธA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
*๐Origin*
โ๏ธPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
โ๏ธOdisha โ associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
โ๏ธWest Bengal โ distinct regional form
*๐Themes*
โ๏ธMythological and devotional depictions:
โ๏ธJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
โ๏ธEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore
*๐Technique*
โ๏ธPainted on:
โ๏ธTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
โ๏ธPalm leaves (in some variations)
โ๏ธNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
โ๏ธArtists are known as Chitrakars
*๐Stylistic Features*
โ๏ธBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
โ๏ธRed, yellow, blue, green, white
โ๏ธCharacteristic elements:
โ๏ธAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
โ๏ธIntricate decorative borders
*๐Note*
โ๏ธA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
Forwarded from UPSC Prelims Notes MCQs Quiz
*๐ก๏ธEight Fold Path of Buddhism*
*๐Trick - EVIL SCAM*
*โ๏ธE - Right Effort*
*โ๏ธV - Right View*
*โ๏ธI - Right Intention*
*โ๏ธL - Right Livelihood*
*โ๏ธS - Right Speech*
*โ๏ธC - Right Concentration*
*โ๏ธA - Right Action*
*โ๏ธM - Right Mindfulness*
> *Hit ๐๐ปโค๏ธ๐๐ป to Appreciate our Consistent Efforts*
*๐Trick - EVIL SCAM*
*โ๏ธE - Right Effort*
*โ๏ธV - Right View*
*โ๏ธI - Right Intention*
*โ๏ธL - Right Livelihood*
*โ๏ธS - Right Speech*
*โ๏ธC - Right Concentration*
*โ๏ธA - Right Action*
*โ๏ธM - Right Mindfulness*
> *Hit ๐๐ปโค๏ธ๐๐ป to Appreciate our Consistent Efforts*
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Forwarded from UPSC Prelims Notes MCQs Quiz
*๐ก๏ธIndiaโs Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle ๐ฎ๐ณ*
Context:
A pictorial book on Indiaโs 75 Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav has been released in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha.
*โ๏ธRani Abakka,* the Queen of Ullal, Karnataka fought and defeated the mighty Portuguese in the 16th century.
*โ๏ธVelu Nachiyar,* the queen of Sivaganga was the first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company.
*โ๏ธJhalkari Bai,* was a woman soldier who grew to become one of the key advisors to the Rani of Jhansi and a prominent figure in the First War of Indian Independence, 1857.
*โ๏ธMatangini Hazra* was a brave freedom fighter from Bengal, who laid down her life while agitating against the British.
*โ๏ธGulab Kaur* was a freedom fighter who abandoned her own hopes and dreams of a life abroad to fight for and mobilise the Indian people against the British Raj.
*โ๏ธChakali Ilamma* was a revolutionary woman who fought against the injustice of zamindars during the Telangana rebellion in the mid-1940s.
*โ๏ธPadmaja Naidu,* the daughter of Sarojini Naidu and a freedom fighter in her own right, who would later become Governor of West Bengal and a humanitarian after Independence.
*โ๏ธBishni Devi Shah,* a woman who inspired large number of people in Uttarakhand to join the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธSubhadra Kumari Chauhan* was one of the greatest Hindi poets, who was also a prominent figure in the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธDurgawati Devi* was the brave woman who provided safe passage to Bhagat Singh after the killing of John Saunders and much more during her revolutionary days.
*โ๏ธSucheta Kripalani,* a prominent freedom fighter, became independent Indiaโs first woman Chief Minister of UP Government.
*โ๏ธAccamma Cherian,* an inspirational leader of the freedom movement in Travancore, Kerala, she was given the name โJhansi Rani of Tranvancoreโ by Mahatma Gandhi.
*โ๏ธAruna Asaf Ali* was an inspirational freedom fighter who is perhaps best remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
โ๏ธ *Durgabai Deshmukh,* a tireless worker for the emancipation of women in Andhra Pradesh, she was also an eminent freedom fighter and member of the Constituent Assembly.
*โ๏ธRani Gaidinliu* , the Naga spiritual and political leader, led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
โ๏ธ *Usha Mehta* was a freedom fighter from a very young age, who is remembered for organizing an underground radio station during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
โ๏ธ *Parbati Giri* , one of Odishaโs most prominent women freedom fighters, was called the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha for her work in the upliftment of her people.
โ๏ธ *Tarkeshwari Sinha,* a prominent freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement, she went on to become an eminent politician in the early decades of independent India.
โ๏ธ *Snehlata Varma* , a freedom fighter and tireless worker for the education and upliftment of women in Mewar, Rajasthan.
โ๏ธ *Tileshwari Baruah,* one of Indiaโs youngest martyrs, she was shot at the age of 12 by the British, during the Quit India Movement, when she and some freedom fighters tried to unfurl the Tricolour atop a police station.
Context:
A pictorial book on Indiaโs 75 Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav has been released in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha.
*โ๏ธRani Abakka,* the Queen of Ullal, Karnataka fought and defeated the mighty Portuguese in the 16th century.
*โ๏ธVelu Nachiyar,* the queen of Sivaganga was the first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company.
*โ๏ธJhalkari Bai,* was a woman soldier who grew to become one of the key advisors to the Rani of Jhansi and a prominent figure in the First War of Indian Independence, 1857.
*โ๏ธMatangini Hazra* was a brave freedom fighter from Bengal, who laid down her life while agitating against the British.
*โ๏ธGulab Kaur* was a freedom fighter who abandoned her own hopes and dreams of a life abroad to fight for and mobilise the Indian people against the British Raj.
*โ๏ธChakali Ilamma* was a revolutionary woman who fought against the injustice of zamindars during the Telangana rebellion in the mid-1940s.
*โ๏ธPadmaja Naidu,* the daughter of Sarojini Naidu and a freedom fighter in her own right, who would later become Governor of West Bengal and a humanitarian after Independence.
*โ๏ธBishni Devi Shah,* a woman who inspired large number of people in Uttarakhand to join the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธSubhadra Kumari Chauhan* was one of the greatest Hindi poets, who was also a prominent figure in the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธDurgawati Devi* was the brave woman who provided safe passage to Bhagat Singh after the killing of John Saunders and much more during her revolutionary days.
*โ๏ธSucheta Kripalani,* a prominent freedom fighter, became independent Indiaโs first woman Chief Minister of UP Government.
*โ๏ธAccamma Cherian,* an inspirational leader of the freedom movement in Travancore, Kerala, she was given the name โJhansi Rani of Tranvancoreโ by Mahatma Gandhi.
*โ๏ธAruna Asaf Ali* was an inspirational freedom fighter who is perhaps best remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
โ๏ธ *Durgabai Deshmukh,* a tireless worker for the emancipation of women in Andhra Pradesh, she was also an eminent freedom fighter and member of the Constituent Assembly.
*โ๏ธRani Gaidinliu* , the Naga spiritual and political leader, led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
โ๏ธ *Usha Mehta* was a freedom fighter from a very young age, who is remembered for organizing an underground radio station during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
โ๏ธ *Parbati Giri* , one of Odishaโs most prominent women freedom fighters, was called the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha for her work in the upliftment of her people.
โ๏ธ *Tarkeshwari Sinha,* a prominent freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement, she went on to become an eminent politician in the early decades of independent India.
โ๏ธ *Snehlata Varma* , a freedom fighter and tireless worker for the education and upliftment of women in Mewar, Rajasthan.
โ๏ธ *Tileshwari Baruah,* one of Indiaโs youngest martyrs, she was shot at the age of 12 by the British, during the Quit India Movement, when she and some freedom fighters tried to unfurl the Tricolour atop a police station.