The INA War Museum () or the Indian National Army War Museum () is a WWII museum in Moirang, Manipur. It is the only official WWII museum in Manipur though many other WWII museums are opened in the state. This museum is situated inside the INA Memorial Complex. The museum focuses primarily on the rise of the Indian National Army (INA) and the contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose to the Indian independence movement. This museum is the only official museum dedicated to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
History Moirang is the first place in Indian soil where the Indian national tricolour flag was hoisted. It was in this place where the INA War Museum and the INA Martyrs' Memorial Complex were developed. The INA War Museum was established in the year 1985. It was in tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose for his roles in the Indian Freedom Struggle.
Collections and features The Indian National Army War Museum displays artefacts and relics of WWII found from various locations in Manipur. These relics dating back to 1944 include arms and ammunition, bayonets, helmets and other documents. It also displays hundreds of rare photographs of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the INA, maps, insignia, currency notes, Netaji's letters, INA badges and Japanese amulets.
Exhibits The INA museum exhibits a gallery of historical personalities of Manipur including Manipuri soldiers in the Indian National Army.
See also Imphal Peace Museum Kakching Garden Keibul Lamjao National Park - world's only floating national park in Manipur, India Khonghampat Orchidarium Loktak Folklore Museum Manipur State Museum Manipur Zoological Garden Phumdi - Floating biomasses in Manipur, India Sekta Archaeological Living Museum Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
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The INA War Museum www.museumsofindia.org Ganesan pays floral tribute to Netaji INA soldiers www.pothashang.in Governor visits INA Museum www.pothashang.in INA flag hoisting anniversary observed at Moirang www.pothashang.in INA will be upgraded soon - CM www.pothashang.in Governor hoists National Flag INA www.pothashang.in President paid Homage Subhash Chandra Bose INA Moirang www.pothashang.in