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Detailed explanation-1: -On 21 October 1943, the Provisional Government of Free India was established as a government-in-exile in Singapore by Indians in exile headed by Subhash Chandra Bose. It was also called Azad Hind or Free India. Read about this important event in the Indian freedom struggle for the IAS exam.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Azad Hind Fauj, was first formed on 17 February 1942 by Captain General Mohan Singh in Singapore but was disbanded due to the differences that had emerged between Captain Singh and the Japanese.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 21 October 1943, Bose announced the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Free India), with himself as the Head of State, Prime Minister and Minister of War.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the midst of the Indian independence struggle, Bose founded Azad Hind on 21 October 1943 to establish the promise of an India unshackled from colonial Britain. Azad Hind had its own currency, court system and a 40,000-strong military force known as the Indian National Army (INA).

Detailed explanation-5: -The Provisional Government of Free India or, more simply, Azad Hind, was a short-lived Japanese-supported provisional government in India. It was established in Japanese occupied Singapore during World War II in October 1943 and has been considered a puppet state of Empire of Japan.