Independence Day 2025: 7 Historic sites from India's freedom struggle

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Cellular Jail National Memorial

Located in Port Blair, this iconic site stands as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and valor of India's freedom struggle heroes.

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Sabarmati Ashram

The place where Mahatma Gandhi began the Salt March. 

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Red Fort

This iconic landmark was central to the 1857 uprising and later echoed with history when it hosted a powerful address by India’s first prime minister.

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Jallianwala Bagh

This site marks the tragic 1919 massacre and stands as a solemn tribute to those who laid down their lives for India’s freedom.

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India Gate

Built in honour of World War I soldiers, this iconic monument comes alive every year as the heart of the Republic Day parade.

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August Kranti Maidan

It was from this very ground that Mahatma Gandhi delivered his iconic 'Do or Die' call, igniting the final and most decisive mass movement against British rule.

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Victoria Memorial

Once a symbol of British imperial dominance, this grand structure now houses galleries dedicated to India's freedom struggle.

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