QQ.1. Discuss the formation of INA. When did Bose took over as its Commander-in-Chief?
- Initial INA formed by Captain Mohan Singh in September 1942 from Indian POWs in Malaya/Singapore.
- First INA dissolved in December 1942 due to conflicts between Mohan Singh and Japanese military.
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Singapore in July 1943, revitalizing the independence movement.
- Bose officially took command of the INA as its Commander-in-Chief on 25 August 1943 in Singapore.
Answer: The formation of the Indian National Army (INA), also known as Azad Hind Fauj, represents a pivotal and distinct chapter in India's struggle for independence. It emerged from the unique circumstances of World War II in Southeast Asia, evolving through an initial phase and later gaining its most significant momentum under the charismatic leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. **Initial Formation: The First INA (1942)** The genesis of the INA can be traced back to early 1942 in Southeast Asia....