Indian National Army, also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, was formed for the liberation of India from the British rule.
Origin of Indian National Army
INA was formed during the first world war League planned to rebel in the British Indian Army from the Punjab through Bengal to Hong Kong. However, this plan met with failure after the information was leaked to British Intelligence.
Composition of the Indian National Army
Indian National Army had many valued freedom fighters that helped in the battles. They all had a brilliant background and fought for a similar cause, freedom of India.
Battles of Indian National Army
The battles that were fought by the Indian National Army during World War II were fo
ught in the South-East Asian region. The operations include Malayan Campaign in 1942 as well as Burma Campaign.
Women in Indian National Army
Indian National Army was structured in a way that lodged active participation from women.
On 12 July 1943, Bose announced the formation of the Women's Regiment, naming it "Rani of Jhansi Regiment" which in later years was considered to be a special characteristic of the INA.
INA fighters were not invited to join the Indian Army after India's independence. However, a few ex-INA
members later have seen prominent public life or held important positions in independent India.
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