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Who is the founder of the Indian National Army?

  • The Indian National Army was founded by Mohan Singh.
  • Mohan Singh, a commander in the British Indian Army, formed the Indian National Army (INA), which was initially known as the Indian Independence League. 
  • The Indian prisoners of war, captured by Japan, were a part of this group. They fought against the British for freedom, with the aid of Japan.
  • INA was dismantled in 1942 due to tensions between Mohan Singh and the Japanese.
  • Rash Bihari Bose, an Indian revolutionary headed the Indian Independence League.
  • It was formed with the intent to help India in its struggle against the British Empire with the help of the axis powers.
  • Subhash Chandra Bose took over the Indian National Army in 1943 during the time of the Second World War. Under his effective revival, INA managed to capture Imphal, Kohima, and Arakan.
  • Rash Behari Bose was known as the Father of the Indian National Army.
  • The women’s regiment of INA was headed by Lakshmi Sahgal.

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