Book Details

• Title: Mother of Indian Revolution: Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama

• Author: Dr. Panchanan Saha

• Publisher: Parul Prakashani Pvt. Ltd.

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789384346911

• Cover: Paperback

About The Book

Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama stands as one of the most courageous and inspiring figures in India’s freedom struggle—a name etched in history as the Mother of Indian Revolution. This powerful biography by Dr. Panchanan Saha offers an insightful and meticulously researched narrative into the life and legacy of this revolutionary woman who took the battle for Indian independence beyond borders.

Madam Cama played a pivotal role in the global revolutionary movement against British colonial rule, organizing resistance from overseas alongside renowned revolutionaries such as Shyamji Krishna Varma, Lala Hardayal, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Virendranath Chattopadhyay, M. N. Roy, and Dr. Bhupendranath Dutta. One of her most iconic acts was hoisting the Indian National Flag on foreign soil for the very first time during the International Socialist Congress at Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907—a moment of immense symbolic and historical importance.

In her rousing speech at the Congress, she appealed to the global community to support India’s struggle for freedom, advocating not only for political liberation but also for international solidarity. Her efforts were not confined to speeches alone; she actively aided revolutionary groups, raised awareness worldwide, and became a moral force for countless freedom fighters.

In this comprehensive volume, Dr. Panchanan Saha draws from both well-known and rare archival documents to illuminate not only Madam Cama’s indomitable spirit but also the revolutionary work of those closely associated with her. Written in a lucid and accessible style, this book is essential reading for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the untold stories of India's independence movement.

A must-read for every Indian—especially the younger generation—this book revives the legacy of a woman whose contribution to India’s freedom deserves to be remembered, revered, and emulated.