The Jhansi Regiment founded by Subhas Chandra Bose refers to the all-women Rani of Jhansi Regiment of the Indian National Army, and its captain was Lakshmi Sahgal, widely known as Captain Lakshmi (later Lakshmi Swaminathan/Sahgal).

Quick Scoop

  • The regiment was an all-women combat unit of the Indian National Army (INA) formed during World War II.
  • It was named after Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, symbol of resistance against British rule.
  • Subhas Chandra Bose created this unit in 1943 as part of his broader military effort for India’s independence.
  • The unit’s leader and captain was Lakshmi Sahgal , popularly called Captain Lakshmi.

Who Was The Captain?

  • Historical accounts identify Captain Lakshmi Sahgal as the commander of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment.
  • She was a trained doctor who joined Bose’s INA in Southeast Asia and was appointed to lead this women’s regiment.
  • Because of this role, she is commonly remembered simply by the honorific “Captain Lakshmi” even long after independence.

In short: The captain of the Jhansi (Rani of Jhansi) Regiment formed by Subhas Chandra Bose was Captain Lakshmi Sahgal.

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