Simla Deputation(1906) Flashcards
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Introduction/Background
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- Before The M.M Reforms Lord Morley Decided That The British Should Take Advantage If The Improved Muslim Relations & Win Their Support For The British Rule
- The Muslims Were Disappointed By The Large Number Of Protests By The Hindus, As They Knew It Would Reverse The Partition As Muslims Were Not Prominent Enough
- Muslims Feared That The Hindu Agitation Would Lead To Hindi & Forced Conversions
- With The Election Of The Liberal Government, Which Would Increase Local Participation In The Indian Government, Muslims Saw This As A Downside As Hindus Dominated
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Simla Deputation
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- In 1906 A Delegation Of 36 Muslims Led By Agha Khan Met Lord Minto At Simla, Where They Were Warmly Received
- The Muslims Demanded 1/3 Seats In The Councils
- Separate Local And Provincial Muslim Electorates Only(Voters)
- These Terms Were Accepted By The British
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Importance
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- It Was The Fruit If SAK’s Labour, In Regards To Resorting Relations Between Muslims And The British
- The Muslim Community Had Established A Place In The Constitution And Could Compete With Them
- Established The Ideology That The Muslims Were Now A Separate Community And Should Be Treated Differently From The Hindus
