In the long-drawn political struggle for our sub-continent the role of Sardar Vallabhbai Patel is unique in the annals of the freedom movement. A true and dedicated Gandhian as he was he played a remarkable role in Gujarat and in the all-India movements launched by Mahatma Gandhi. After the Bardoli Satyagraha which he successful launched against the Raj, he was entitled the 'Sardar of Bardoli'. Subsequently, he was honoured as the Congress President at it Karachi Session in 1931. A practical leader with a few words both in public functions and in conversation with leaders and satyagrahis as he was, he always believed in the result-oriented philosophy of life. He was a true friend of labourers, peasants, Harijans and others who were economically week and always thought of their welfare. The themes covered in this work are his early career, his involvement in various satyagraha movements, his ideology as Congress President and his socio-economic ideas for the welfare of the masses of India.

Abul Kalam Azad was a secular and nationalist leader who joined the Indian National Congress at a young age, He was a true Gandhian who suffered in jails for a number of years. He always supported the Hindu-Muslim unity. He was a very fine scholar of Persian, Urdu and Arabic, lived a simple life and always lent his helping hand to the poor and needy. His role as Minister of Education is unique so far as the development of scientific education is concerned.

The chapters highlight his political philosophy; his academic urges his ardent efforts for Hindu-Muslim unity and last but not the least his unique contribution, tinged with personal sacrifices, during the freedom struggle.

Dadabhai Naoroji, commonly known as the Grand old Man, was the most respected leader of our freedom struggle. He was much devoted to the political programmes of the Indian National Congress and was therefore profusely honoured thrice to chair its annual sessions. He always showed much concern for the economically weak sections of our society and greatly opposed the policy of the British Raj thorough his speeches and writings. His urge for Swaraj was remarkable and he gave vent to his feelings at several platforms.

The theme deals with his hectic career at various levels, his realization of the backwardness as well as the poverty of India, his role in the British Parliament having linkage with his political ideology. This indeed would be a useful study for academicians engaged in the study of Indian Freedom Movement.

Sarojini Naidu was a true Gandhian who spent her whole life for the sake of her country. At a fairly young age, she had the realisation that the people of our country could not dream of progress unless we achieve Swaraj. She organised the women of India and through her forceful and convincing speeches she brought them under the Congress flag. She herself suffered much along with thousands of satyagrahis who offered their services in the Gandhian Movements. She was a very fine poet and her poetry afforded new dimensions in Indian Nationalism.

The theme deals with several aspects of her long career as a political leader who enthused the people in all the regions of India. Herd oratory was superb and arguments for Swaraj were heard with rapt attention by one and all. This work will help the scholars engaged in the study of the role of women in our freedom struggle.