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Introduction
Netaji Bhawan, located at Elgin Road, Kolkata, stands as a significant historical site associated with the life and struggle of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The educational field trip to Netaji Bhawan was organised with the objective of providing students with experiential learning beyond textbooks. The visit offered deep insights into India’s freedom struggle through personal artefacts, documents, photographs, and spaces closely associated with Netaji and his family. It enabled us to connect historical events with lived experiences, making history more meaningful and engaging. Visit Proceedings During the visit, we explored various rooms and galleries of Netaji Bhawan, including Netaji’s personal room, the study room, and the museum section. Observing his personal spaces and belongings made history feel real and inspiring. The single bed used by Netaji, which originally belonged to his father Janakinath Bose, marked the starting point of his historic escape on the
night of 16–17 January 1941, with footsteps indicating the route of escape. We also visited the room of Sharad Chandra Bose, Netaji’s elder brother, a renowned lawyer
and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in supporting Netaji during critical phases of his life. His last editorial published in The Nation in February 1950 reflected his vision of unity between India and Pakistan, opposing communal division. The study room, painted in the tricolour of the Congress flag, was used by Netaji to receive guests during his presidency of the Indian National Congress (1938–1939). The museum displayed medals won by Netaji for academic excellence, letters, diary pages, personal belongings, gifts received as Congress President, and artefacts related to the Indian National Army (INA) and the Provisional Government of Azad Hind.
Key Perspectives The visit helped us understand Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose not only as a revolutionary leader but also as a disciplined student, visionary thinker, and global nationalist. The exhibits related to the INA, the Azad Hind Government, and the Rani of Jhansi Regiment highlighted themes of nationalism, military organisation, and women’s participation in the freedom struggle. The Rani of Jhansi Regiment, led by Captain Lakshmi, offered a strong feminist perspective by
showcasing women’s active role in armed resistance.
The interdisciplinary nature of social science was evident through the integration of history, politics, nationalism, leadership, and social reform reflected in the exhibits. Conclusion The field trip to Netaji Bhawan was an enriching and intellectually stimulating experience. It transformed historical narratives into lived realities and deepened our understanding of sacrifice, leadership, and patriotism. The visit reinforced the importance of experiential learning in education and inspired us to appreciate the values of courage, unity, and responsibility upheld by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his associates.
Group Observation
As a group, we observed that the field trip to Netaji Bhawan served as a powerful medium of collective learning and reflection. The physical presence within a historically significant space enabled us to engage with India’s freedom struggle in a way that classroom learning alone cannot achieve. Each exhibit—
ranging from personal belongings to political documents—invited discussion, interpretation, and shared reflection among group members, fostering collaborative learning.We collectively noted that the preservation of Netaji’s personal rooms, escape route, and study area created a strong emotional and intellectual impact. These
spaces encouraged us to reflect on themes of sacrifice, discipline, leadership, and commitment to national service. The visit also prompted group discussions
on ideological differences within the freedom movement, especially through Sharad Chandra Bose’s writings and his vision of communal harmony. The exhibits related to the Indian National Army and the Rani of Jhansi Regiment generated meaningful conversations within the group about nationalism, gender equality, and the role of women in resistance movements. Observing the leadership of women such as Captain Lakshmi broadened our understanding of feminist contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
Overall, the group observed that the field trip promoted unity, critical thinking, and mutual respect for diverse perspectives. It strengthened our appreciation
of interdisciplinary learning by connecting history with political thought, social reform, and ethical values. The shared experience not only enhanced our historical understanding but also reinforced the importance of teamwork, discussion, and experiential learning in higher education.
