Rani of Jhansi Regiment
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The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the women's regiment of the Indian National Army, the armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia with the aim of overthrowing the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance. It was one of the all-female combat regiments of the Second World War on all sides. Led by Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan (better known as Lakshmi Sahgal),[1] the unit was raised in July 1943 with volunteers from the expatriate Indian population in Southeast Asia.[2] The unit was named the "Rani Jhansi Regiment" after Rani Lakshmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi,[3] a renowned Indian queen and freedom fighter.
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Rani Jhansi Regiment | |
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Active | 12 October 1943 ā May 1945 |
Country | Azad Hind |
Allegiance | Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) |
Branch | Infantry |
Role | Guerrilla Infantry |
Size | 1,000 (approx) |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | Subhas Chandra Bose |
Notable commanders | Lakshmi Swaminathan Janaki Devar |
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