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The Indian National Army (INA) trials of 194546 have generally been given short shrift by historians in their cataloguing of the Indian freedom movement. This book examines to what extent the trials had an impact on the final phase of India's quest for independence. In so doing, it unveils that, while the Indian National Congress's extended odyssey to win independence was essentially about a passive push-back, at a critical juncture of its campaign to extinguish British colonialism in India, it applauded and capitalised on the INA's use of force. The central, explosive narrative is about Britain holding a court martial of three officers of the INA Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Sahgal and Gurbaksh Dhillon convicting them, before a dramatic turn in events.

The material unearthed by the book throws new light on a decisive juncture leading to the transfer of power in India. It will be indispensable for researchers interested in South Asia, especially the Indian freedom movement.

The Trial that Shook Britain

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 11 May 2024
      ISBN-13 9781032869704
      978-1032869704
      ISBN-10 1032869704
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      Warfare and defence

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Indian National Army (INA) trials of 194546 have generally been given short shrift by historians in their cataloguing of the Indian freedom movement. This book examines to what extent the trials had an impact on the final phase of India's quest for independence. In so doing, it unveils that, while the Indian National Congress's extended odyssey to win independence was essentially about a passive push-back, at a critical juncture of its campaign to extinguish British colonialism in India, it applauded and capitalised on the INA's use of force. The central, explosive narrative is about Britain holding a court martial of three officers of the INA Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Sahgal and Gurbaksh Dhillon convicting them, before a dramatic turn in events.

      The material unearthed by the book throws new light on a decisive juncture leading to the transfer of power in India. It will be indispensable for researchers interested in South Asia, especially the Indian freedom movement.

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