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The Formation of The Muslim League
Objectives
Identify the reasons for the making of Muslim League
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The partition of Bengal created a communal divide.
On December 30, 1906, Muslim league was formed under the leadership of Aga Khan, the Nawab of Dhaka and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk to the notion to safeguard the rights of Indian Muslims.
Initially, it gets great support from the British but when it adopted the notion of Self-rule then they get destitution from them.
The Partition of Bengal 1905 made it clear that the numerical strength of the Muslims could improve through economic state
Muslims wanted representation at all levels ,District board,municipalities,and legislative councils
As a result, in the Minto-Morley reforms of 1906,separate electorates were granted to Muslim community
Factor promoting the Muslim league
British Plan- Dividing Indian on communal lines and adhered separatist attitude in Indian politics. For example- Separate electorate, Played caste politics between non- Brahmins and Brahmins.
Lacks of Education- Muslims were isolated from western and technical education.
Loss Sovereignty by Muslims- 1857 revolt makes British to think that Muslims are dangerous for their colonial policy. As they were established their rule after dethroning the Mughal rule.
Expression of Religious Colour-Most of the historians and radical nationalists glorified India’s one side of our composite culture. They praises were biased because Shivaji, Rana Pratap etc were paraises but they remained silent on Akbar, Sher Shah Suri, Allauddin Khalji, Tipu Sultan etc.
Economic backwardness of India- Lack of Industrialisation causes acute unemployment and British attitude towards cottage industry was pathetic.
Objectives of the formation of league
To promote loyalty of Indian Muslims towards the British government.
To protect the political and other rights of the Indian Muslims and to place their needs and aspirations before the Government.
To overcome on the feeling of hostility among Muslims towards other communities.
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Communal
Electorates
First session
Held in Karachi in 1907
Led by Nawab Salimullah of , Nawab Mohsin-Ul-Mulk.and Mazhar-ul-Haq.Daca
Time Period of 1906-1909
British India saw political agitation to pressurize the Government into acceding to their demands.
The partiition of Bengal under Lord Curzon created discontent amongst the Hindu population of Bengal
A Muslim delegation met Lord Minto at Simla to put forward the demands of Muslim Community for representation in the government in the form of separate electorates
They also discussed the demands of
Muslims with the secretary of state for India,John Morley,who agreed to some of them.
During that time Congress was gaining political will and now Muslim league also voiced the demands of the Muslim community
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