When was Sarojini Naidu born and where?
Sarojini Naidu was born on the 13th of February 1879 in Hyderabad. Her father Aghorenath Chattopadhyay held a doctorate from Edinburgh University and served as principal of Nizam College.
Questions about Sarojini Naidu
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What were the key literary achievements of Sarojini Naidu?
Her first book appeared in London in 1905 titled The Golden Threshold. Critics called her the most accomplished living poet in India by 1919 for work that blended British Romantic traditions with Indian nationalist politics.
How did Sarojini Naidu contribute to women's voting rights in India?
In 1917 Naidu sponsored the establishment of the Women's Indian Association and demanded that people of India should be given the right to vote including women. The resulting Government of India Act of 1919 did not enfranchise Indian women directly but left the decision to provincial councils instead.
Why is Sarojini Naidu known for her role during the Salt March?
In 1930 she persuaded Gandhi to allow women to join the Salt March alongside Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and Khurshed Naoroji. When Gandhi was arrested on the 6th of April 1930 he appointed Naidu as leader of the campaign.
When did Sarojini Naidu die and what caused her death?
She collapsed after a fit of cough and died at 3:30 p.m. IST on the 2nd of March 1949. Her last rites were performed at the Gomati River following severe health deterioration after returning from New Delhi on the 15th of February 1948.