What was the importance of the struggle of the Indian National army (Azad Hind Fauj)?

The Indian National Army of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose could not free the country from foreign yoke. Yet it is impossible to ignore or underestimate the impact of the patriotic fight of the, UNA for the cause of the country. Firstly, as it has been pointed out by Sumit Sarkar that the fight for country’s liberation led by a Bengali was an exception to the traditional British concept of India’s martial races.

Secondly, the British government realized that it will not be possible for them to rule over India any longer.

Thirdly, the heroic sacrifice of the INA soldiers did not go in vain. Within two years after the surrender of the INA soldiers the British had to leave the country.

Fourthly, the fight of the INA soldiers inspired the British Indian Army to burst out in Revolt.