Anne Besant and Her Contribution to Indian Independence

Indian History is rich of the contribution of many European and American women who played a vital role in the important religious movements. Anne Besant is a significant figure in this context. She was a socialist, theosophist, women’s rights activist, writer, orator, political party member, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule.. She was also a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit. As an educationist, her contributions included being one of the founders of the Banaras Hindu University. For fifteen years, Besant was a public proponent in England of atheism and scientific materialism. Besant’s goal was to provide employment, better living conditions, and proper education for the poor. She was a renowned orator and supporter of Indian self rule. Anne Besant always fought for the women’s rights, Secularism and workers rights. After her separation from her husband. She joined the Theosophical society and she came to India in 1893. She played a significant role in India’s freedom. Anne Besant had made noteworthy contributions to the Indian Society