During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who of the following raised an army called 'Free Indian Legion'?
A
Lala Hardayal
B
Rashbehari Bose
C
Subhas Chandra Bose
D
V. D. Savarkar
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, particularly during World War II, efforts were made to raise armies abroad to fight for India's independence.
2. Subhas Chandra Bose, after escaping from India, collaborated with Axis powers.
3. In Germany, he raised an army composed primarily of Indian prisoners of war captured by Germany and Italy. This unit was called the 'Free Indian Legion' (Legion Freies Indien or Infanterieregiment 950).
4. Lala Hardayal was associated with the Ghadar Movement. Rashbehari Bose was involved with the early INA. V. D. Savarkar was a prominent nationalist leader and ideologue.