India's Independence Fight: When Bengali gym bros flexed muscles against the British

India Independence Day 2025: During the colonial era, Anushilan Samiti emerged from Kolkata's akhadas, blending physical training with revolutionary ideals. This movement, born from a desire to challenge British stereotypes of Bengali men, evolved into one of India's first violent anti-colonial movements. It played a crucial role in shaping the emotional and ideological landscape of the Indian freedom movement.