Facts of Subash Chandra Bose

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1. He was a brilliant student and was awarded a scholarship to study at Cambridge University in England.

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2. Bose passed the Indian Civil Service Examination in 1920 but resigned from his position in protest of the British colonial government.

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3. He became a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and the Indian independence movement.

4. Bose believed in the power of armed struggle to achieve independence and was a vocal advocate for the use of force against the British.

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5. In 1940, He was placed under house arrest by the British government.

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6. In 1941, He escaped from house arrest and traveled to Germany where he formed the Indian Legion Made up of Indian prisoners of war who were captured by the Germans.

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7. In 1943, Bose left Germany and traveled to Japan Where he formed the Indian National Army (INA) with Japanese support.

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8. The INA fought alongside the Japanese against the British in Burma during World War II.

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9. Bose died in an airplane crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945. The cause of the crash is still debated and there are various conspiracy theories surrounding his death.

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10.Bose is considered a hero by many Indians for his tireless efforts to achieve independence. His ideas and methods were controversial but his dedication and sacrifice for the cause of Indian freedom continue to inspire many.

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