Who Drove the British Away - Mahatma Gandhi or Subhas Chandra Bose? | Flashback with Palki Sharma

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India's independence was influenced by various factors beyond just non-violence or Mahatma Gandhi, including Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army actions. Gandhi and Bose had differing strategies, leading to ideological differences, a rivalry over independence approaches, and complexity within the independence movement.

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  • India's Independence was influenced by a combination of factors beyond just non-violence and Mahatma Gandhi, such as Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army and World War II's impact on Indian soldiers.
  • The struggle for independence in India involved complex dynamics, with figures like Gandhi and Bose having differing ideologies but a shared vision for an independent India, showcasing the intricate blend of politics, ambitions, and conflicts within the movement.

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  • What were the different strategies used to gain India's independence?

    Gandhi used non-violence, while Bose led the Indian National Army.

  • What influenced Britain's decision to leave India?

    Erosion of loyalty in armed forces and financial constraints.

  • Why did Gandhi oppose Bose's politics?

    Due to ideological differences and rivalry over approaches to independence.

  • Who became India's first Prime Minister after internal Congress elections?

    Jawaharlal Nehru.

  • What shaped India's freedom struggle during World War II?

    Exposure of Indian soldiers to new ideas and push for independence.

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Factors Influencing India's Independence Movement

  • India's Independence was a result of various factors, not just non-violence or Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose had different strategies for gaining independence - Gandhi through non-violence and Bose through the Indian National Army.
  • The Indian National Army's actions, including trials and revolts, united India against British rule.
  • Britain's decision to leave India was influenced by the erosion of loyalty in the armed forces and financial constraints.
  • Gandhi opposed Bose's politics due to ideological differences and a rivalry over the approach to independence.
  • World War II shaped India's freedom struggle by exposing Indian soldiers to new ideas and leading to a push for independence.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru became India's first Prime Minister after internal Congress elections, despite initial challenges from Sardar Patel and others.
  • Historical figures like Gandhi and Bose had differing ideologies but shared a common dream of an independent India.
  • India's freedom fighters were also politicians with ambitions and conflicts, highlighting the complexity of the independence movement.
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