The Story of India's Freedom Struggle
k a a l a r a n g a Indian Paintings
History of India
Women of India
Faces of India
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The History, Mystery
and Magic of India
Picture Courtesy : National Archives
Freedom At Midnight
Freedom At Midnight
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Being Sworn in As Prime Minister
66.gif (1049 bytes) Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge...At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance 99.gif (1038 bytes)
-- Jawaharlal Nehru Claiming Independence from British
Midnight of August 14, 1947
Introduction
As the subcontinent recovers from a bloody war with fellow residents, it is very important to recognize how we got here. In the narrow mindedness of the regional fervor, it is easy to forget the sacrifices made- by Hindus and Muslims alike - from the heroics of Queen Laxmibai and Tippu Sultan to the moral conquests of Mahatma Gandhi. to liberate our motherland from the Europeans.
We are very proud to bring you this online exhibition of history, people and events leading to the creation of our great nation. We begin with a poem on what were our people's aspirations for India -or our tryst with destiny - followed by a historical narration starting from the Battle of Plassey. We provide biographies of some of the bravest soldiers of India, leaders and visionaries. Internet links to further references/surfing are also provided.
Happy Birthday India !
