The muslim league was an important feature in the indian struggle for independence. Also elected were six vicepresidents, a secretary and two joint secretaries for a term of three years. The decline of the muslim l,eague and the ascendancy. The party emerged as an early political expression of the gradual growth of a muslim middleclass in india. December 30, 1906 mainly to protect and advance the political rights and interests of the muslims of india. The lead in its formation was taken by the agha khan and nawab salimulla of dacca. Muhammad ali jinnah muhammad ali jinnah was the leader of the allindia muslim league from 19 to 1947, and was also the founder of pakistan. Long before the british invaded and seized control of the subcontinent, muslim armies had conquered the settled populations in the rolling flat land that stretched from the foothills of the hindu kush to the city of delhi and the indogangetic plain and eastward to bengal. The achievement of pakistan was primarily the work of muslim league leaders, and especially of the quaidiazam, mohammed ali jinnah, but would have been impossible without a prior cohesive community and the stimulus of a neighbouring nationalism. Also, success of simla deputation in 1906 motivated the muslims to have a separate political platform, from where the muslims can defend and safeguard their political rights and interests that culminated in the foundation of the aiml on december 30, 1906 in the annual. The headquarters of the all india muslim league was established in lucknow, and sir aga khan was elected as its first president. Formation of all india muslim league time had come to formally organize the muslims after the success of the simla deputation.
Various reasons combined together, the political organisation came into being. Thus by 1910, this organization started convincing muslim educated people to refrain from joining congress. On the other hand, in pakistan, the muslim league became the original successor of the all india muslim league, led by the founder of pakistan, muhammad ali jinnah. The year 1906 was the most important and eventful phrase in the history of. The primary role of the gathering was to guard the political.
The allindia muslim league was one of the more remarkable parties of the colonial period. All that is generally held and documented is that stung by the congress refusal to accommodate two leaguers in the up ministry, muslim league party launched a massive offensive against. The communal idea that the muslims are a separate nation was sown into the indian political ethos first by sir syed ahmed khan, a philosopher and muslim reformist. Most important in terms of its outstanding accomplishment. A history of the allindia muslim league 19061947 book. Jun 01, 2003 establishment of all india muslim league. The muslim leaders desired to create a permanent political forum. These matters apart, becker offers a wellbalanced narrative of the rise of the allindia muslim league based on the materials available in 1957. After the bengal episode, it was crystal clear to muslims that congress was working only in favour of hindus. A history of the allindia muslim league 19061947 m. All india muslim league was founded on december 30, 1906. Convention muslim league, a brief discontent faction of the pakistan muslim league, formed. Founders of the all india muslim league led by an eminent ismaili muslim, sultan agha khan after announcing the partys formation in lucknow in 1906.
On october 8, 1906, a delegation of prominent muslim leaders led by the agha khan met the viceroy, lord minto, at simla. Although at the beginning of his career jinnah advocated for hindumuslim unity, by 1940 he believed that indian muslims should have their own state. The origin of the muslim league can be easily explained. The muslim league was founded in 1906 to safeguard the rights of indian muslims.
This ideology of political exclusiveness in the name of religion gave birth to allindia muslim league aiml in the session of all india mohammedan educational conference held in dacca december 2730, 1906. All india muslim league built up in december 1906 in dhaka. After the formation of bangladesh, the muslim league was revived in 1976, but it was reduced, rendering it insignificant in the political arena. Becker demonstrates well how the muslim leagues popularity was hin.
On first october 1906 a 35member delegation of the muslim nobles, aristocracies, legal professionals and other elite section of the community mostly associated with aligarh movement gathered at simla under the leadership of aga khan to present an address to lord minto. The muslim league declared that its aims were to promote loyalty to the government,to protect and advance the interests of muslims and to ensure that muslims did not develop feelings of hostility towards other communities. Coolie novel about antimuslim riots at a textile mill usually rows over cowsnoisebusinessmarriage some organised anti muslim groups e. Muslim league, indian muslim league, all india muslim league. Rafique afzals a history of the allindia muslim league, 1906 47 is a totally different proposition. The congresss antimuslim activities too emphasized the need of a political platform for the muslims from where the.
Although probritish, in 1940 it called for a separate muslim state, which was achieved when the. Events leading to the formation of muslim league aims and objectives of the muslim league demands of the muslim league impact of muslim league. Tareekh all india muslim league urdu is the historical backdrop of a prominent political gathering of india. Establishment of all india muslim league 1906 reasons for the formation of the all india muslim league after the creation of the indian national congress and its time as a representative party for the people of the indian subcontinent, there was felt a need to reevaluate its claims at unbiased representation. He was then pakistans first governorgeneral until his death. The formation of all india muslim league was the result of the divide and rule. Formation of the muslim league 1906 poorvi kothari.
We provide step by step solutions for icse history and civics class 10 solutions pdf. The league cooperated with the predominantly hindu national congress until the 1930s when, fearing hindu domination, it turned to independent action under the leadership of muhammad ali jinnah. Allindia muslim league simple english wikipedia, the free. Origin of the all india muslim league iosr journal. Firstly, that in all local and provincial elections, muslims must be safely represented and teir representatives must be elected by purely muslims voters. Appointments to high posts without competitive exams a.
Rise of separatist trends and origin of muslim league. Icse solutions for class 10 history and civics formation. Origin of the muslim league 1906 study material exams. The initial membership was 400, with members hailing proportionately from all provinces. The league played an important role during the 1940s in the indian independence movement. From the information i received, i find the majority. Formation of muslim league 1906 general knowledge quiz blog.
The first meeting of all india muslim league was held on december 20, 1907 in karachi where its constitution was framed by the muslims leaders. Pdf role of nawab salimullah for the foundation of aiml. On december 30,1906,muslim league was formed under the leadership of aga khan, the nawab of dhaka and nawab mohsinulmulk to safeguard the rights of. Tareekh all india muslim league urdu pdf download the. Formation of muslim league annual session of muhammadan educational conference 3031 dec. Chapter three the muslim league story the muslim league story from 1937 onwards is quite hazy.
Prof sarfraz hussain mirza, hanif shahid description. The muslim league was formed in 1906 under the leadership of nawab salimullah khan, aga khan and nawab mohsinulpmulk. Fear of minority status by 1900, although the congress had emerged as an allindia political organization, its achievement was undermined by its singular failure to attract muslim. Key matters of interpretation apart, the book offers more information in one volume about the allindia muslim league. On december 30, 1906, muslim league was formed under the leadership of aga khan, the nawab of dhaka and nawab mohsinulmulk to safeguard the rights of. Formation of the all india muslim league and its response. This simla delegation, as it became known, had two fundamental demands. Founded in december 1906, it began as an elite party, limiting its membership to 400 for the whole subcontinent and charging very high registration and. A lay person might well enjoy reading it, but beyond this it is a curiosity. Formation of all india muslim league the css point. Takes pakistan as a case study in a search for better definitions of nations and nationalism.
The allindia muslim league was a political party established in 1906 in british india. At first the league was encouraged by the british and was generally. Muslim league attack on sikhs and hindus in the punjab 1947. Reasons for the formation of the all india muslim league. When the allindia muslim league was founded at dacca, on 30 december 1906 at the occasion of the annual all india muhammadan educational conference, it was participated by the muslim leaders from punjab, i. Bangladesh development of the muslim league, 190620. Later on the muslim league struggled to get a muslim independent state in india. Muslim league, political group that led the movement calling for a separate muslim nation to be created at the time of the partition of british india 1947. The quaidiazam papers constitute a primary source of information. Allindia muslim league simple english wikipedia, the. The meeting took place at dhaka under the presidency of nawab waquril muk, sir suleman the nawab of dhaka voted the resolution for establishing muslim organization to be called as all india muslim league.
On december 30 1906, the annual meeting of muhammadan educational conference was held at dhaka under the chairmanship of nawab viqarulmulk. In 1906 the allindia muslim league muslim league met in dhaka for the first time. Muslims leader met at dhaka at dec, 1906 on the occasion of annual meeting of mohammadin education conference. On 30 december 1906, the allindia muslim league aiml, popularly known as the muslim league was founded in dhaka, british india now in bangladesh. A history of the allindia muslim league, 19061947, by m.
Nawab saleem ullah khan of bengal proposed the formation of a political plateform for the muslims of the india, so muslim league was formed presidents. The muslim league used the occasion to declare its support for the partition of bengal and to proclaim its mission as a political association to protect and advance the political rights and interests of the mussalmans of india. In short we can say that the creation of pakistan is the result of the ceaseless efforts of the muslim league and the great heroes which dedicated their lives for the creation of pakistan. It was founded at dacca now dhaka, bangladesh, in the bengal presidency, in 1906. The allindia muslim league popularised as the muslim league was a political party established in 1906 in british india. A history of the allindia muslim league, 19061947 book. A history of the allindia muslim league 19061947 by m. Dec 04, 2019 icse solutions for class 10 history and civics formation of the muslim league icse solutionsselina icse solutions provides icse solutions for class 10 history and civics chapter 12 formation of the muslim league for icse board examinations. Muslim league article about muslim league by the free. Nawab viqarulmulk first honorary president founded.
Establishment of all india muslim league history pak. Founded in december 1906, it began as an elite party, limiting its membership to 400 for the whole subcontinent and charging very high registration and annual fees. Its strong advocacy for the establishment of a separate muslimmajority nationstate, pakistan, successfully led to the partition of india in 1947 by the british empire. It passed through several phases in its history, articulating muslim. The allindia muslim league was finally set up on december 30, 1906. Some other events that followed betweeen1900 to 1906 also seemto have. After its inception in 1906, the muslim league became more and more representative and influential with each passing year. Founded in december 1906, it began as an elite party, limiting its membership to 400 for the whole subcontinent. This article contains a lot of information about the differences between the. Icse solutions for class 10 history and civics formation of. Allindia muslim league documents, 19061947 syed sharifuddin pirzada home. A history of the allindia muslim league 1906 1947 m.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Allindia jamhur muslim league, formed in 1940 to counter the allindia muslim league s plans for a separate pakistan. The call by congress to govern india through democratic sys. The allindia muslim league was a political party in british india. Muslim league thus got its object and pakistan was created on 14th august 1947. The allindia muslim league raised the slogan of separate muslim interests, and demanded special protection for the muslims in government services.
Its strong advocacy for the establishment of a separate muslim majority nationstate, pakistan, successfully led to the partition of india in 1947 by the british empire. What was the purpose of the formation of muslim league. The allindia muslim league, 19061947 mary louise becker. It was muhammed iqbal, a famous a muslim poet and philosopher, who gave the idea of a separate muslim state in the muslims in india. Icse solutions for class 10 history and civics formation of the muslim league icse solutionsselina icse solutions provides icse solutions for class 10 history and civics chapter 12 formation of the muslim league for icse board examinations. Apr 11, 2015 formation of all india muslim league 1.
Following are the reasons for the establishment of muslim league. The league played the most important role in the history of subcontinent and succeeded in winning freedom from both the. The muslim league in the 1930s despite attempts to foster tolerance and the khilafat movement of the early 20s, poor muslims and hindus often clashed e. The allindia muslim league established at dhaka, bangladesh in 1906. The allindia muslim league, 19061947 a study of leadership in the evolution of a nation mary louise becker. A history of the allindia muslim league, 19061947 in. At the birth of the muslim league a propaganda campaign was launched by the congress against the league because its leaders did not like the muslims to organize themselves and threaten the hindus concept of majority rule. A critical study 127 a community should be undertaken if opposed by threefourths of the members of that community in a legislative body and, secondly, that onethird of the indian elected members of legislatures must be muslims elected by separate electorates. Muslim league was established in december 1906, initially led by aga khan and ultimately by muhammad ali jinnah, was instrumental in creating public opinion in favour of muslim nationalism and finally in achieving pakistan in 1947.
This work presents an exhaustive study of the growth and rise of the leading muslim political party of the south asian subcontinentthe allindia muslim league. Partition of bengal nawab salimullah of dacca on 30th december 1906 initiated the formation a. At first the league was encouraged by the british and was. Formation of all india muslim league 1906 in hindi youtube. Congress and the muslim league, dr riaz ahmad nihcr.
Muslim league pakistan, the original successor to the allindia muslim league, lasting from independence to 1958. Formation of the all india muslim league and its response to some foreign issues 1906 1911 nadeem shafiq malik abstract the all india muslim league aiml was formed on december 30, 1906 mainly to protect and advance the political rights and interests of the muslims of india but the. The birth of all india muslim league at dacca on 30th december 1906 came as an expression of that desire. The league played the most important role in the history of subcontinent and succeeded in winning freedom from both the british and the hindus in the later years. The congresss antimuslim activities too emphasized the need. It was a driving force behind the creation of pakistan as a muslim state on the indian subcontinent. Pakistan the muslim league and mohammed ali jinnah britannica. Indispensable reading for anyone who wishes to understand the dynamics of the pre and postindependence history and politics of pakistan, bangladesh and india. Formation of the all india muslim league and its response to. The events following the partition of bengal and urduhindu controversy strengthened the desire of the muslims to organize themselves politically as separate community. The muslim league was founded to strive to get fundamental rights for the muslims under the british rule in india.
Muslim league political organization founded 1906 to protect the rights of muslims in british india. Rafique afzals a history of the allindia muslim league, 19061947 is predestined to become the standard historical account of the league because of its attention to detail, comprehensiveness, clear prose, and rigorous research. The emergence of allindia muslim league in the northwest frontier. The last and most successful of the muslim conquerors was the mughal dynasty. Muslim league, political organization of india and pakistan, founded 1906 as the allindia muslim league by aga khan aga khan, the title of the religious leader and imam of the ismaili nizari sect of islam, originally bestowed by the persian shah fath ali on hasan ali shah, 18001881, the 46th ismaili imam, in 1818. Allindia muslim league, created in 1906 to protect the rights of indian. Pakistan the muslim league and mohammed ali jinnah. Under lord minto, a branch of muslim league was established at london by amir ali. All india muslim league was a political party that was established by the muslim educational conference on 30th december, 1906 41 years before the partition of the whole india into pakistan indin. Dacca meeting on 30 december 1906 became the basis for the formation of the aiml.
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