Lakshmi Sahgal

Lakshmi Sahgal pronunciation (or Sehgal) (Tamil: லட்சுமி சாகல்;Malayalam: ലക്ഷ്മി സൈഗാൾ; 24 October 1914 – 23 July 2012) was a revolutionist of the Indian independence movement, an officer of the Indian National Army, and the Minister of Women's Affairs in the Azad Hind government. Sahgal is commonly referred to in India as Captain Lakshmi, a reference to her rank when taken prisoner in Burma.