Muslim League Flashcards
Who initiated the formation of the Muslim League?
“Nawab Salimullah of Dhaka”
Why was the Muslim League formed?
“To create a separate political organisation for Muslims.”
What was the Muslim League?
“A central political association for Muslims.”
Where was the Muslim League formed?
“It was formed during a meeting at the Mohammedan Educational Conference in Dhaka.”
When was the Muslim League established?
“On December 30
Where was the headquarters of the Muslim League initially located?
“In Aligarh.”
Where was the headquarters of the Muslim League moved to in 1910?
“To Lucknow.”
Who was the permanent president of the Muslim League?
“Agha Khan”
What was the first objective of the Muslim League?
“To build Muslim support for the British government and clear misunderstandings about its intentions toward Indian Muslims.”
What was the second objective of the Muslim League?
“To protect and promote the political rights and interests of Muslims
What was the third objective of the Muslim League?
“To prevent hostility between Muslims and other communities in India.”
What was the Lucknow Pact?
“The joint scheme of political reforms agreed to by both the Congress and the Muslim League in 1916.”
Why was the Lucknow Pact signed?
“The events during World War I of intense nationalist political activity and the prevalent sentiments were responsible for the signing of the Lucknow Pact.”
What did the Lucknow Pact symbolize?
“It symbolised cooperation between Hindus and Muslims.”
How did the Lucknow Pact represent Hindu-Muslim unity?
“Both communities compromised for the common good.”
What compromise did the Congress make in the Lucknow Pact?
“The Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims
What compromise did the Muslim League make in the Lucknow Pact?
“The Muslim League agreed to the principles of elections and majority rule.”
How long did the cooperation between Congress and Muslim League last after the Lucknow Pact?
“From 1916 to 1922.”
What was the effect of the Lucknow Session on the Congress?
“The Lucknow Session united Assertive Nationalists and Early Nationalists.”
What happened to the two wings of the Congress after the 1907 Surat Session?
“The two wings had diverged but reunited in 1916.”
How did the Lucknow Pact strengthen the Congress?
“The unity within Congress was strengthened by the Lucknow Pact.”
Why did the British government feel threatened by the Lucknow Pact?
“The unity of Congress and the Muslim League posed a threat to British rule in India.”
How had the British government previously dealt with the nationalist movement?
“The British government had previously suppressed the nationalist movement by force.”
What did the unity between Congress and the Muslim League do for the British government?
“It alleviated the government’s justification for delaying political and constitutional reforms.”
What did Congress and the Muslim League urge the British to do during World War I?
“They urged the British to accept their demands for constitutional reforms.”
Why did the British government recognize the necessity to pacify Indians?
“The British government recognized the need to pacify Indians to maintain loyalty during World War I.”
What did the British government promise in the Declaration of August 20, 1917?
“The British promised gradual development of self-government institutions in India.”
List causes for formation of Muslim League
- Loss of sovreignty of Muslim rulers.
- Policy of Divide and Ruel
- Relative Backwardness of Muslims
- Role of Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan
- Erroneous interpretation of History
- Rise of Assertive Nationalism
- Economic Backwardness of Indians.
