Matangini Hazra
Born:
Died:
1870
1942
State:
West Bengal
Summary:
Matangini Hazra was a fearless freedom fighter who played a significant role in India’s struggle for independence, especially during the Quit India Movement. She is remembered for her courage, patriotism, and martyrdom while leading a protest against British rule.
Biography:
Matangini Hazra was born in 1870 in Tamluk, West Bengal, into a poor peasant family. Despite limited formal education, she developed a strong sense of patriotism and commitment to India’s freedom struggle at an early age.
She actively participated in various nationalist movements and became especially involved during the Quit India Movement of 1942. Leading a procession to take over a British police station, she was shot multiple times by British forces but continued to move forward holding the national flag.
Matangini Hazra died in 1942 from her injuries, becoming a martyr for India’s independence. Her bravery and sacrifice made her an enduring symbol of courage, especially among women and grassroots activists in the freedom movement.
Key Movements:
- Active participation in the Quit India Movement (1942)
- Leading protests against British colonial administration
- Promotion of Gandhian principles and non-violent resistance
- Mobilizing rural women and peasants in the freedom struggle
- Martyrdom while carrying the Indian tricolour