Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

T he grand edifice of Indian independence that stands today has a firm foundation laid at the altar of the sacrifices of countless Indians. Subhas Chandra Bose was one of India's greatest freedom fighters. Born in the fertile land of Bengal, where Vivekananda and Aurobindo were his ideals and constantly produced revolutionary youth, Subhas Chandra Bose 's thought, policy and vision were always rooted in an armed, all-out war against the British Empire. In the third phase of the Indian freedom struggle, that is, the Gandhian era, the message of Gandhi, the messenger of truth and non-violence, affected the whole of India. In such a situation, it was not impossible for his contemporary Subhas Chandra Bose to be influenced by him. In course of time, the influence of Mahatma Gandhi is reflected in the entire thinking, basic attitude and political life of Subhas Chandra Bose.