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    The poem The Gift of India is written by Sarojini Naidu long before India got its independence from British Rule. Sarojini Naidu was a freedom fighter who became the first president of Indian National Congress. Hence many of her poems, including this, are patriotic in nature. This poem is written foRead more

    The poem The Gift of India is written by Sarojini Naidu long before India got its independence from British Rule. Sarojini Naidu was a freedom fighter who became the first president of Indian National Congress. Hence many of her poems, including this, are patriotic in nature.

    This poem is written for Indian soldiers who were sent to foreign lands in order to fight of British. The poet is keeping the memory of their sacrifices alive by writing this poem.

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    After reading the poem, we conclude that Indian soldiers took part in many wars which Britain fought against other countries. The soldiers were sent from India to various other countries to defend Britain against the enemies. Indian soldiers were very brave and never feared death. They fought couragRead more

    After reading the poem, we conclude that Indian soldiers took part in many wars which Britain fought against other countries. The soldiers were sent from India to various other countries to defend Britain against the enemies.

    Indian soldiers were very brave and never feared death. They fought courageously and sacrificed their lives for the sake fo their country.

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    During the first world war, British got victory and started celebrating it. However the poet considers it futile for India because it did not benefit the country in anyway. This victory of British was based on the blood of Indian soldiers. This is why the banners of victory are red and torn. Read suRead more

    During the first world war, British got victory and started celebrating it. However the poet considers it futile for India because it did not benefit the country in anyway. This victory of British was based on the blood of Indian soldiers. This is why the banners of victory are red and torn.

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    This is the first line of the poem The Gift of India. It is a rhetoric question to the world. Mother India asks the people of the world if she has ever denied anything what they asked for. In other words, India always lend a helping hand to those in need. However, here the poet is specifically talkiRead more

    This is the first line of the poem The Gift of India. It is a rhetoric question to the world. Mother India asks the people of the world if she has ever denied anything what they asked for. In other words, India always lend a helping hand to those in need. However, here the poet is specifically talking about the most precious gift i.e. her sons who fought for British on foreign lands.

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    The title of the poem The Gift of India holds great significance as the whole poem is about the most precious thing of Mother India which are her brave and fearless soldiers. Hence they are gift for the world which Mother India gave when they asked for. Read summary of this poem.

    The title of the poem The Gift of India holds great significance as the whole poem is about the most precious thing of Mother India which are her brave and fearless soldiers. Hence they are gift for the world which Mother India gave when they asked for.

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    The poem The Gift of India is an anti-war poem because although the poet is celebrating the sacrifices of our brave soldiers, she desires that the terror and tumult of the war may end because it leads to hatred. In is the cause of destruction. It is the cause of deaths. Hence the peace can only prevRead more

    The poem The Gift of India is an anti-war poem because although the poet is celebrating the sacrifices of our brave soldiers, she desires that the terror and tumult of the war may end because it leads to hatred. In is the cause of destruction. It is the cause of deaths. Hence the peace can only prevail if there are no wars.

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    Rich gifts are the brave soldiers that the Mother India gave to the world. These soldiers were brave and fearless. They happily sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country. Read summary of this poem.

    Rich gifts are the brave soldiers that the Mother India gave to the world. These soldiers were brave and fearless. They happily sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country.

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