Role of the Indian National Army (INA) in India’s freedom

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: India’s freedom struggle   Source: IE   Context: Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA) emerged as a pivotal force in India’s quest for independence during World War II.   What was INA? The INA (a military organization) was established to encourage the growth of armed Indian nationalism. It was also …

Subhash Chandra Bose

Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Subhash Chandra Bose: Context: Subhash Chandra Bose had unfurled the Tricolour in Port Blair on 30th December, 1943. Background: Bose had arrived in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943 after Japan handed them over …