For history buffs, we return with our 77th Independence Day crossword

Do you remember the milestones in India’s freedom movement? Find out by solving our evergreen history crossword.

picture showing india's red fort on top of a crossword puzzle for independence day activity

A refresher on iconic moments from India's revolutionary period.

This crossword is part of our Puzzles & Games section, where we do daily mini crosswords, sudoku and a weekly news quiz. Follow @iepuzzles for updates.

On India’s 77th Independence Day, we bring back our classic, themed crossword puzzle on India’s freedom movement. Hidden inside are 29 desi clues (some easy, some head-scratchers) from that era of history. Test your memory and guessing skills by playing below. Any time under 8 minutes is a good attempt!

If you’ve never solved a crossword, our #1 tip is to finish the easy clues first. This will help you quickly place letters around the grid. Remember to go with your gut. The simplest answer is usually right!

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As a game that pays tribute to our diversity, you might encounter clues that are new and unfamiliar. This is intentional, to showcase some important yet under-represented moments from our history books. When stuck on any difficult words (for example, 1-Across might make many players stumble) feel free to Google the trivia and find the answer.

Once you’re done with the puzzle, you can share your scores on Instagram at @iepuzzles or on Twitter with @indianexpress. For feedback, please write to puzzles@indianexpress.com

Happy solving!

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