This book provides a deep insight into the history of provisional government of Azad Hind, which contributed substantially to the winning of Indian independence in 1947. Tracing the genesis and organization of the Indian National Army, it discusses at length the formation of the provisional government of Azad Hind, along with its objectives, status in international law, its nature and structure.
Analyzing the role of provisional government in the freedom struggle of India, it describes how Subhas Chandra Bose mobilized people for total war against the British. The battle for freedom struggle under provisional government of Azad Hind in East Asia also finds place in the discussion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Harkirat Singh
Harkirat Singh was born in Lahore and commissioned in the Brigade of the Guards, Indian Army in June 1956. He saw active service during the Indo-Chinese conflict of 1962 in the Eastern Sector and later in the Indo-Pakistan conflicts of 1965 and 1971. He was appointed GOC, IPKF in Sri Lanka in July 1987. He graduated from the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, later he attended the Joint Services Staff College in the UK. During his 35 years in the IA he held various Command and Staff appointments. He was also the Indian Military Adviser in Yugoslavia, Romania and Italy from 1977 to 1981. He commanded the first Anti Tank Missile Battalion during the Indo-Pakistan conflict of 1971 which for its pivotal role was awarded the battle Honour of Chhamb in the NW Sector and other gallantry awards.
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