Aruna Asaf Ali had a long and illustrious career in Indian political life. Not only did she raise the Indian tricolor at Gowalia Tank maidan during the Quit India movement, but she was also the first Mayor of Delhi. Listen to this epoisode of HistoryShots to know more about her!

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