In October 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose set up a provisional government of Free India which was recognized by how many countries including Japan?

Explanation

In October 1943, during the Second World War, the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Provisional Government of Free India) established by Subhas Chandra Bose was recognized by nine countries. These were mainly Axis powers and Japan-backed regimes. The list of recognizing countries is as follows-