Question

The Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was reorganised by Subhas Chandra Bose in which country?

• A. Japan
• B. Singapore
• C. Germany
• D. Burma

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Singapore

Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) Reorganisation

Singapore as the Reorganisation Hub

• The Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, was reorganised by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore in 1943.

• This marked a crucial phase in Bose's efforts to mobilize an armed force against British rule in India during World War II.

Background and Formation

• The initial INA was formed in 1942 by Captain Mohan Singh, an officer of the British Indian Army, with the support of the Japanese.

• However, internal disagreements and lack of Japanese commitment led to its premature dissolution.

• Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Southeast Asia in 1943 and took over the leadership of the independence movement.

Bose's Leadership and Expansion

• Upon taking command, Bose revitalised the INA, attracting a large number of Indian prisoners of war (POWs) captured by the Japanese in Malaya and Singapore, as well as civilian volunteers from the Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia.

• The reorganised INA aimed to fight for India's independence, with the slogan "Chalo Delhi" (On to Delhi).

• Singapore served as the headquarters for the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind), established by Bose on October 21, 1943.

• The INA had three well-known branches: the Gandhi Brigade, the Nehru Brigade, and the Azad Brigade, under the overall command of Bose.

• The women's wing, known as the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, was also a significant part of the reorganised INA.