Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India's freedom struggle

A set of recently discovered photographs from India's civil disobedience movement is drawing attention to the role of women in the country's fight for independence. The images, part of the Alkazi Collection of Photography, show women commanding and dominating political activity during the 1930-31 movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. In April 1930, Gandhi concluded his salt march, and soon after, women joined anti-colonial activities in greater numbers. The Congress leaders harnessed modern media technologies to reach an international audience. The photographs reveal that women played a significant role in the movement, often relegating men to the sidelines. The images were discovered about 20 years ago and are now being showcased as part of the Alkazi Foundation's collection.

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