Five Women Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu
- Rani Velunachiyar – Queen of Sivagangai; fought British East India Company in late 18th century; among India's first women freedom fighters.
- Muthulakshmi Reddy – Doctor, social reformer, freedom fighter; first woman elected to Madras Legislative Assembly; served as Deputy Speaker.
- Sarojini Naidu – Poet, orator, freedom fighter; first woman President of Indian National Congress; later Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay – Social reformer, freedom fighter, art patron; founded Indian Cooperative Union and All India Handicrafts Board; chaired National Council of Women in India.
- Subhadra Kumari Chauhan – Poet and freedom fighter; famous for "Jhansi Ki Rani" poem; President of All India Women's Conference.