Bal Gangadhar Tilak is widely regarded as the father of Indian nationalism for his role in the Indian independence movement.

Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Aurobindo Ghosh were prominent Indian nationalist leaders who advocated for 'Swaraj' (self-rule).

The founding of the Indian National Congress in 1885 is often viewed as the starting point of the Indian nationalist movement.

The Indian National Congress aimed to achieve self-government for India, promote social and economic reforms, and fight against British colonial rule.

Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as the 'Lion of Punjab' for his fearless leadership in the Indian independence movement.

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress, serving from 1885 to 1886.

Dadabhai Naoroji was affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his contributions to the Indian independence movement and his advocacy for economic reforms.

Mahatma Gandhi was widely known as the 'Mahatma' (Great Soul) for his nonviolent resistance and leadership in the Indian independence movement.

Jawaharlal Nehru was popularly known as the 'Panditji' for his intellectual prowess and leadership in the Indian independence movement.

Subhas Chandra Bose was widely known as the 'Netaji' (Respected Leader) for his charismatic leadership and military strategies during the Indian independence movement.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his strong leadership and role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.

Lal Bahadur Shastri was affectionately known as the 'Lal Bahadur' (Brave Man) for his courage and leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

Sarojini Naidu was widely known as the 'Mother of India' for her contributions to the Indian independence movement and her advocacy for women's rights.

Florence Nightingale was popularly known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War and her contributions to healthcare in India.

Raja of Mahmudabad was a prominent Indian nationalist leader and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the Indian independence movement.