India Independence Day: Before and After Images of Historic Places

Aug 14, 2023, 15:06 IST

WION Desk

Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman

Previously named Kala Paani, this prison used to be a chamber of torture. This place reminds us of the price that our freedom fighters paid during the Indian Freedom Movement.

Red Fort, Delhi

Red Fort is the most significant monument in the story of India’s freedom struggle.  Every year on August 15, the prime minister hoists the national flag and addresses the audience on Independence Day.

Jhansi Fort, Jhansi

Jhansi Fort served as a stronghold of Chandela Kings between the 11th and 17th centuries. It is situated in the heart of Jhansi city. In 1857, queen Lakshmibai took control of the fort against British rule.

Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar

Jallianwala Bagh is a garden which reminds us of the horror that Indians faced during the freedom movement. It's the site of the massacre of unarmed people by British Forces on April 13, 1919. Peaceful protesters were fired upon by the British Army.

Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat

Sabarmati Ashram was one of the residential places for Mahatma Gandhi, where he stayed for 12 years. This place hosts Gandhi Ashram, Satyagraha Ashram, and Harijan Ashram. This Ashram was the base of the famous Dandi March.

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