Freedom movements in India

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There have been many Freedom Movements going on in India. Following are some of the more prominent:

  • Freedom from the Mughals by the Marathas in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
  • Freedom from the Mughals and the British by the Sikhs in the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries
  • Freedom from British rule from the seventeenth through the twentieth century
  • Kashmir Freedom Movement - Violent rebellion by a section of the Muslim population aided by Pakistan and against Indian rule.
  • Assam, Naga and Mizo - Violent rebellion against Indian rule currently aided by Christian Missionaries and at one time aided by China.
  • Khalistan Movement (ongoing)