From the ‘Hero of the Jungle’ to the math teacher, here are the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle 0 claps Share on These lesser-known freedom fighters were important dominoes that added to the momentum that was the fall of colonialism. Celebrating India’s 70th year of independence goes hand in hand with remembering the courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives for it. More often than not, however, their names and stories become lost in the gigantic shadows of more prominent figures like Gandhi, Nehru, and Bose. But these lesser-known freedom fighters were important dominoes that added to the momentum that was the fall of colonialism.