Q. In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as

Explanation : 

Indian National Army and Its Leaders

Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon were significant figures in the Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Azad Hind Fauj. Formed in 1942, the INA was instrumental in the fight for Indian independence from British colonial rule.

The INA was established by Indian nationalists in Southeast Asia during World War II, with the goal of overthrowing British authority in India. It was led by the charismatic freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose.

Capture and Trial of INA Officers

After their defeat in the Burma Campaign and other battles against the British Indian Army, these officers were captured. They were subsequently put on trial by the British in 1945, facing charges such as waging war against the King-Emperor and abetment of murder.

Impact of the INA Trials

INA trials, conducted at the Red Fort in Delhi, had a profound impact on the Indian independence movement. The trials generated widespread public support for the accused, who were seen as heroes. The defense committee included prominent leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, who would become independent India’s first Prime Minister. The public outcry led to the eventual release of the officers, highlighting the trials’ role in the weakening of British rule in India.

Though not acquitted, the legacy of Khan, Sehgal, and Dhillon as INA officers has been cemented in history. Their contributions to the independence movement are remembered, particularly their involvement in the INA and the subsequent trials that helped pave the way for India’s freedom in 1947.