Sure — here is the English translation of the summary I gave above, written clearly and simply for Class-7 level understanding:
English Translation of the Summary of “স্বাধীনতা সংগ্রামে নারী”
“Women in the Freedom Struggle” is a lesson written by Kamala Dasgupta. The chapter mainly tells the stories of two brave women freedom fighters — Nanibala Devi and Dukribala Devi.
Main Characters
Nanibala Devi – A courageous woman who helped revolutionaries during India’s freedom struggle.
Dukribala Devi – Another brave woman who worked with the revolutionaries and handled weapons.
Nibaran Ghatak – A nephew of Dukribala, who had close connections with the revolutionaries.
Jiten Banerjee – A high-ranked police officer in Kashi Jail who tortured Nanibala Devi.
Goldie – An Intelligence Branch officer (I.B.), to whom Nanibala sent her petition.
Main Events of the Story
Nanibala Devi secretly sheltered revolutionaries in Chandannagar.
To avoid the police, she and the revolutionaries worked very carefully, but eventually police suspected her.
To escape arrest, Nanibala fled to Peshawar, but she became ill with cholera.
Later, she was captured and kept in the punishment cell of Kashi Jail, where there was almost no light or air.
During interrogation, she refused to reveal the names of any revolutionaries.
She went on a hunger strike and wrote a petition saying she would eat only if she was sent to the wife of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Officer Goldie tore up her petition.
The lesson also describes Dukribala Devi. Revolutionaries often stayed at her home. When the police raided the house and found weapons, she was arrested.
Main Message
The writer shows that women were equally brave and determined in the freedom struggle.
Both Nanibala Devi and Dukribala Devi showed tremendous courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
Even after facing torture, jail, illness, and suffering, they never stepped back from their goal of freedom.
Their bravery inspires women of later generations.
Historical Background
Nanibala Devi was from Bali, Howrah. She became a widow at a young age and later joined the revolutionary movement.
Dukribala Devi was from Birbhum district. Her house became a secret shelter for revolutionaries.
They were not just helpers; they actively participated in revolutionary activities and opposed British rule directly.
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