INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Madeline Slade was named Mira Behn by Gandhi. She was a British-born follower of Mohandas K. Gandhi who participated in the movement for India’s independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -She was given the nickname Mirabehn, a name that represented a Hindu mystic Mira, by Gandhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mira Behn (1892-1982) was the daughter of a British Admiral. Her real name was Madeline Shade. She left England to live and work with Mahatma Gandhi. She devoted her life to human development, the advancement of Gandhiji’s principles and to the freedom struggle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Matangini Hazra: She was an Indian revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement until she was shot dead by the British Indian police in front of the Tamluk Police Station, Midnapore District. She was affectionately known as “Gandhi buri” and “Bangla for old lady Gandhi".

Detailed explanation-5: -Bibi Salam, a Muslim inmate of Gandhiji’s ashram, had become an adopted daughter to Gandhiji, he states. “At Sirandi, Amtus Salam had been fasting against some local Muslims. It was the 25th day of her fast.