Indian Independence Movement

The Indian National Army and Forward Bloc

• The main aim of the Forward Bloc was to establish a socialist state in India.
• Subash Chandra Bose became an idol for the youth across the country.
• Subash Chandra Bose urged INA soldiers to fight against the British and eliminate British rule from India.

Indian National Army

• One of the core objectives of the Indian National Army was to end British rule in India.
• The motto of the Indian National Army was "Ittehad, Itmad aur Qurbani" (Unity, Faith, and Sacrifice).
• Subash Chandra Bose sought support from Japan to eliminate British rule from India.

Non-Cooperation Movement

• The main objective of the Forward Bloc was to end British rule in India.
• The Chauri Chaura incident led to Mahatma Gandhi calling off the non-cooperation movement in February 1922.
• The Civil Disobedience Movement started with Gandhiji's Dandi March.
• The three main reasons behind the non-cooperation movement were the khilafat movement, the Punjab atrocities, and the Rowlatt Act.

British Rule and Indian Economy

• Lord Irwin agreed to release all prisoners arrested during the Civil Disobedience Movement as part of negotiations.
• The Congress agreed to calling off the Civil Disobedience Movement and participating in the Round Table Conference as part of their negotiations.
• Indian soldiers felt emboldened to fight against the British due to Subash Chandra Bose's leadership and INA's formation.
• A major cause of economic discontent among Indians during British rule was the exploitation of Indian resources and economy.

Indian Industries and Handicrafts

• Indian soldiers had reservations about overseas duty because they were forced to fight in wars that were not their own.
• British policies negatively impacted Indian industries and handicrafts by imposing heavy tariffs, restricting imports, and fostering a sense of dependence on British industries.
• The decline of Indian handicrafts and competition with English textiles was caused by the imposition of heavy tariffs, restriction on imports, and the exploitation of Indian resources.
• People moved to cities during British rule in India due to poverty, lack of employment opportunities, and the decline of Indian industries and handicrafts.

Test your knowledge on the Indian independence movement with questions about key events, leaders, and movements such as the Dandi March and Civil Disobedience Movement.