UIL Book Chapter 1-2

Netaji Bose

Netaji Bose

A widely admired figure in India after WWII, known for his efforts to free India from British rule.

Mahatma Gandhi

A prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, who described Bose's impact on India's fight for independence.

Four Freedoms

Refers to the freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear, as outlined by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bose questioned if the "freedom to be free" was included.

Indian National Congress (INC)

Passed a resolution in 1942 calling on the UK to quit India, marking a significant step towards independence.

"Do or Die"

Gandhi's call to action, urging followers to be willing to sacrifice everything for India's independence.

Bengal Famine

A man-made famine in Bengal during WWII, resulting in the death of three million people due to food supplies being diverted to the war effort.

Indian Independence League

Headed by Bose, this organization aimed to free India from British rule and fought alongside the Japanese during WWII.

Red Fortress

Refers to the goal of reaching Delhi's famous Red Fortress, a symbol of India's independence.

Jai Hind

A national greeting introduced by Bose, meaning "Victory to India."

Provisional Government of Azad Hind

Founded by Bose in Singapore, this government aimed to establish a free India.

INA (Indian National Army)

The army of the Indian Independence League, led by Bose, with the battle cry of "Chalo Delhi" (On to Delhi).

INA Trial

A public trial held by the UK at the Red Fort for three former INA leaders, accused of treason.

Swami Vivekananda

An influential spiritual leader who inspired Bose with his teachings on self-sacrifice and service to others.

Hindu-Muslim Unity

Bose's focus on bridging the gaps between Hindus and Muslims in India.

Inspirational Love

Bose's main philosophy, emphasizing the power of love to unite people.

Subhas Bose's Birthday

Celebrated as a popular festival in India on January 23rd, honoring Bose as one of the architects of India's independence.

Cuttack

The town where Bose was born and raised, known for its administrative center and his early education.

Bengal Partition

The partition of Bengal into eastern and western provinces in 1905, leading to anti-partition movements and the growth of Bengali nationalism.

Ravenshaw Collegiate School

The school Bose attended in Cuttack, where he excelled academically and overcame his earlier English instruction.

Swadeshi Movement

A movement advocating for the use of Indian-made goods and boycotting British goods, which Bose was not influenced by during his time in Cuttack.

Ramakrishna and Vivekananda

Spiritual leaders whose beliefs influenced Bose and his transition from individual yoga to social service.

Rabindranath Tagore

A renowned writer and poet whom Bose met in 1914, discussing plans for village renewal.

Amritsar Massacre

A tragic event in 1919 where British troops fired on a crowd of unarmed Indian protesters, leading to a significant loss of life.

Cambridge University

The university where Bose studied, enjoying his political science, history, and economics courses.

Dharmavir Family

A Punjabi doctor and his European wife with whom Bose spent time during his time at Cambridge.

Dilip Roy

One of Subhas' friends who would stay and have lively discussions with him.

ICS

Abbreviation for Indian Civil Service, also known as the "heaven-born service."

Exams

The ICS exams that took place in the summer of 1920 and lasted for a month.

Qualified

Subhas qualified for the ICS ranking fourth overall.

Wrestling with the idea

Subhas spent seven months contemplating whether to join the ICS or not.

Life needs struggle

Subhas wrote to his brother expressing his belief that life requires struggle and that joining the ICS contradicted his commitment to India.

Matchmakers (ghataks)

Subhas received several marriage proposals through matchmakers after his appointment to the ICS, but he had no interest.

Deshbandu

Subhas sought approval from his parents to follow the path of C. R. Das, also known as Deshbandu (Friend of the Country), who would later become a father figure to him in politics.

Congress leadership

Subhas pointed out problems with the Congress leadership to C. R. Das.

Action for depressed classes

Subhas wanted more action to help the depressed classes and create a constitution.

Denying the appointment

Subhas officially decided to deny his appointment to the ICS in February 1921.

Sarat

Subhas reached out to Sarat to help him convince his father that the slight government changes of 1919 allowed him to have his philosophy and serve in the ICS.

Home rule

Subhas believed that home rule could only be achieved through sacrifice, while his father believed it would come in 10 years.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915 and led non-violent protests during WWI.

Quest for truth (satyagraha)

Gandhi launched his quest for truth, resulting in numerous imprisonments without trials.

De facto leader of Congress

Gandhi gained support from Muslims and became the de facto leader of Congress by 1920, leading a massive boycott against British textiles and institutions.

Resignation letter

On April 22, 1921, Subhas sent a letter of resignation to E.S. Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, despite his brother and father advising against it.

Reconsideration attempts

The Permanent Under-Secretary of State for India and others from Cambridge tried to convince Subhas to reconsider his resignation.