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The Gift of India

by Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu, was the female activist who worked with Gandhi during India's struggle for independence from Britain. This piece is about soldiers from British India who fought in World War I. This poem is taken from The Broken Wing - Songs of Love, Death & Destiny 1915 - 1916.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1917

Genre/Category

Poetry

Tags/Keywords

Poems Struggle World Wars Verses Fortnightly British India

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Sarojini Naidu was an Indian political activist and poet. A proponent of civil rights, women's emancipation, and anti-imperialistic ideas, she was an important figure in India's struggle for independe...

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