Who assumed the command of the Indian National Army and gave famous battle cry, 'Chalo Delhi'?

Question

Who assumed the command of the Indian National Army and gave famous battle cry, 'Chalo Delhi'?

1. A. Rash Behari Bose
2. B. Mohan Singh
3. C. Shah Nawaz Khan
4. D. Subhash Chandra Bose (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Subhash Chandra Bose

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Subhash Chandra Bose.

Key Points

• Subhas Chandra Bose assumed command of the Indian National Army (INA) — the Azad Hind Fauj — in July 1943 at Singapore and gave the famous battle cry "Chalo Delhi".
• The INA had originally been formed in 1942 with Japanese support, first led by Captain Mohan Singh, with Rash Behari Bose heading the Indian Independence League.
• After it faltered, Rash Behari Bose handed leadership to Subhas Chandra Bose, who revived it as a formidable force.
• On 21 October 1943, Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) in Singapore.
• He raised the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, an all-women combat unit led by Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, and gave the slogans "Jai Hind" and "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom."

Exam Tip

• the INA Trials at the Red Fort (1945-46), in which Bhulabhai Desai defended the officers, triggered the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

किसने आजाद हिन्द फौज का नेतृत्व संभाला और 'चलो दिल्ली' की प्रसिद्ध लड़ाई का नारा दिया था?

1. A. रास बिहारी बोस
2. B. मोहन सिंह
3. C. शाह नवाज खाँ
4. D. सुभाष चन्द्र बोस