Sarojini Naidu, who is the first woman governor of a state in Independent India, governed Uttar Pradesh from August 15, 1947 to March 2, 1949

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Born on February 13, 1879, Naidu’s birth anniversary is celebrated as National Women’s Day as an ode to her extraordinary achievements

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Naidu who fought for Indian Independence and women’s rights in a staunch patriarchal society, passed her matriculation exam with flying colours at the age of 12 years

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With a scholarship from the Nizam of Hyderabad to study abroad, Naidu went to England and completed her education from there by studying at King’s College London and Girton College Cambridge

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Besides her stellar political achievements, Naidu wrote beautiful poems which earned her the sobriquet the "Nightingale of India", or "Bharat Kokila" by Mahatma Gandhi

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Her poems reflect the sceneries, traditions, lifestyle and culture of India and have the capacity to enthrall readers with the lines that are highly pleasant to read

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Some of the beautiful poetry collections of Naidu which still remains immortal among readers due to their soulfulness are-

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The Bird of Time A poetry book containing 47 poems that have been divided into 4 chapters, The Bird of Time that was first published in 1912 comprises of writings on love, death, life, spring time, folk songs and daily scenes of India

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The Golden Threshold First published in 1905, The Golden Threshold comprises of poems that artistically reflects the lifestyle and traditions of India along with some of Naidu’s own creative opinions

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Songs of Nature A wonderful collection of poetry, Songs of Nature depicts Naidu’s passionate love for natural beauty which can even captivate the mind of readers

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Sarojini Naidu, who is the first woman governor of a state in Independent India, governed Uttar Pradesh from August 15, 1947 to March 2, 1949

Sarojini Naidu, who is the first woman governor of a state in Independent India, governed Uttar Pradesh from August 15, 1947 to March 2, 1949

Born on February 13, 1879, Naidu’s birth anniversary is celebrated as National Women’s Day as an ode to her extraordinary achievements

Born on February 13, 1879, Naidu’s birth anniversary is celebrated as National Women’s Day as an ode to her extraordinary achievements

Naidu who fought for Indian Independence and women’s rights in a staunch patriarchal society, passed her matriculation exam with flying colours at the age of 12 years

Naidu who fought for Indian Independence and women’s rights in a staunch patriarchal society, passed her matriculation exam with flying colours at the age of 12 years

With a scholarship from the Nizam of Hyderabad to study abroad, Naidu went to England and completed her education from there by studying at King’s College London and Girton College Cambridge

With a scholarship from the Nizam of Hyderabad to study abroad, Naidu went to England and completed her education from there by studying at King’s College London and Girton College Cambridge

Besides her stellar political achievements, Naidu wrote beautiful poems which earned her the sobriquet the "Nightingale of India", or "Bharat Kokila" by Mahatma Gandhi

Besides her stellar political achievements, Naidu wrote beautiful poems which earned her the sobriquet the "Nightingale of India", or "Bharat Kokila" by Mahatma Gandhi

Her poems reflect the sceneries, traditions, lifestyle and culture of India and have the capacity to enthrall readers with the lines that are highly pleasant to read

Her poems reflect the sceneries, traditions, lifestyle and culture of India and have the capacity to enthrall readers with the lines that are highly pleasant to read

Some of the beautiful poetry collections of Naidu which still remains immortal among readers due to their soulfulness are-

Some of the beautiful poetry collections of Naidu which still remains immortal among readers due to their soulfulness are-

The Bird of Time A poetry book containing 47 poems that have been divided into 4 chapters, The Bird of Time that was first published in 1912 comprises of writings on love, death, life, spring time, folk songs and daily scenes of India

The Bird of Time A poetry book containing 47 poems that have been divided into 4 chapters, The Bird of Time that was first published in 1912 comprises of writings on love, death, life, spring time, folk songs and daily scenes of India

The Golden Threshold First published in 1905, The Golden Threshold comprises of poems that artistically reflects the lifestyle and traditions of India along with some of Naidu’s own creative opinions

The Golden Threshold First published in 1905, The Golden Threshold comprises of poems that artistically reflects the lifestyle and traditions of India along with some of Naidu’s own creative opinions

Songs of Nature A wonderful collection of poetry, Songs of Nature depicts Naidu’s passionate love for natural beauty which can even captivate the mind of readers

Songs of Nature A wonderful collection of poetry, Songs of Nature depicts Naidu’s passionate love for natural beauty which can even captivate the mind of readers

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