3 historians on their favourite stories from India's freedom struggle
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Vyochidamram Pillai: A Freedom Fighter's Legacy
This chapter uncovers the inspiring story of Vyochidamram Pillai, a key yet overlooked freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu, who initiated India's first indigenous steam navigation company during the Swadeshi movement. It highlights his struggle against British maritime control, the challenges he faced, and the broader implications of his efforts on nationalism and local empowerment in 19th and early 20th century India.
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