Table of Contents
- 1 What was the contribution of Azad Hind Fauj in freedom movement?
- 2 What was the contribution of the INA to the Indian freedom movement?
- 3 When Azad Hind Fauj was established?
- 4 How was the Azad Hind Fauj formed?
- 5 What was the major aim and objectives of Azad Hind Fauj?
- 6 How was Azad Hind Fauj formed?
What was the contribution of Azad Hind Fauj in freedom movement?
By the time the Azad Hind Fauj or Indian National Army was formally established, it was strong with 85,000 troops. The fauj selected radio station to encourage countrymen to fight for freedom. It formed Azad Hind Radio to broadcast news in the most common languages of the Indians.
What was the contribution of the INA to the Indian freedom movement?
Two contributions of the INA towards Indian freedom movement were: (i) The INA uprisings inspired the Naval revolts in Bombay in February 1946. (ii) Trial of the INA officers attracted sympathy and the British had to set them free.
What was the strength of Azad Hind Fauj?
| Indian National Army | |
|---|---|
| Country | Azad Hind (after Oct. 1943) |
| Role | Guerrilla, infantry, special operations |
| Size | 43,000; Regiments: Gandhi Brigade, Nehru Brigade, Azad Brigade, Subhas Brigade, Rani of Jhansi regiment |
| Motto(s) | Ittehad, Itmad aur Qurbani (Urdu: Unity, Faith and Sacrifice) |
When Azad Hind Fauj was established?
August 1942, South East Asia
Indian National Army/Founded
How was the Azad Hind Fauj formed?
It was established by Indian nationalists in exile during the latter part of the Second World War in Singapore with monetary, military and political assistance from Imperial Japan.
Why was Azad Hind Fauj formed?
Azad Hind Fauj, an armed force was formed by Indian nationalists and Imperial Japan in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of its creation was to secure Indian independence from British rule. By the time the Azad Hind Fauj was formally established, it had a strong strength of 85,000 troops.
What was the major aim and objectives of Azad Hind Fauj?
The objectives of the Azad Hind Fauj was the aim of the army was to overthrow the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance. Subhash Chandra Bose said, ” Friends, soldiers let your war cry be only one! ‘Dilli Chalo!
How was Azad Hind Fauj formed?
It was first formed on 17 February 1942, comprising captured Indian prisoners of war of the British Indian Army in Singapore. Azad Hind Fauj, an armed force was formed by Indian nationalists and Imperial Japan in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II.
What happened to Azad Hind Fauj?
When Rangoon (now Yangon) in Burma was captured in May 1945, Azad Hind Fauj disbanded and its troops surrendered. In August 1945, Bose reportedly died in a plane crash in Taiwan. He was on his way to USSR, where he hoped he could get support to continue his fight against the British.