Which amongst the following was an exclusive women force that fought for the independence of India from British rule?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Rani Jhansi Brigade
The Rani of Jhansi Regiment (the Rani Jhansi Brigade of the option) was the all-women unit of the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj), raised by Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore in 1943 and named after Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi. It was led by Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan (later Lakshmi Sahgal), and its women were trained for combat alongside the men of the INA.