Indian Freedom Struggle and the Role of Assamese Women: A Historical Study

Abstract

India has produced great women throughout her long political, social and cultural existence .one is reminded by the history of the gallant role played by Indian women in the period from 1921 tom1947 for the attainment of ‘Swaraj’ for India. The Indian National movement was a long drawn struggle of the people of India irrespective sex, caste and creed against British rule. The Indian women played a significant role in the period from 1921 to 1947 for the attainment of independence for India. The women of Assam also played an important part in the freedom struggle with great distinction. Te role of the Assamese women in the freedom movement has its background in their past heritage. A brief picture of their position in the pre independence period is necessary to understand and appreciate the nature and extent of women’s contribution to the movement Assam’s contribution to the struggle of Independence as one of its provinces were not in any way less than the rest of the country. Along with the men, Assamese women participated in all phases of Gandhi's liberation fight, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920/21), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), and the Quit India Movement (1942). They took part in the movement by organizing processions and picketing, as well as going on tours to the most remote locations to spread the movement's message.  In this article an attempt is being made to evaluate the role of the Assamese women in the freedom struggle of India which reshaped their own lives due to nationalist needs.