Gift of India

The Gift of India is a poignant poem by Sarojini Naidu, written during the early 20th century and published in her collection The Broken Wing (1915-1916). The poem pays tribute to the Indian soldiers who fought in World War I, reflecting on their sacrifices and valor. Naidu, a prominent figure in India's independence movement, uses this work to highlight the contributions of Indian soldiers to the British war effort, making it a significant piece of literature in the context of colonial history and national identity.