Social Science Section III Flashcards
The impulse to incorporate modern science and rationalism, together with versions of secularism, into Islam
Aligarh Movement
Founded in 1906 as a political party and institution in India; had a heavy emphasis on Muslim nationalism
Muslim League
The leading force of Indian nationalism over the years leading up to independence. Worked to secure greater representation of Indians in the colonial administration
Indian National Congress
This term means “self rule”
swaraj
This movement in India emphasized boycotts of imported goods, promoting Indian goods in their place. They also promoted self rule
Swadeshi movement
Began to involve Indians in municipal governance
The Municipal Councils Act of 1882
Gave Indians some self-rule, increasing Indian representation in the colonial administration; created separate elections for Muslims
Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909
The idea that India has two nations
Two-nation theory
The guarantee of 500 Indian princely titles and promise that Britain would stay out of Indian social affairs
Queen Victoria’s Proclamation of 1858
Agreement between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress for a joint platform advocating greater self-determination for Indians in the colonial government
Lucknow Pact of 1916
Jinnah’s proposal for a post-independence arrangement that included autonomous or semi-autonomous states for Muslims
Lahore Resolution
Died fighting in 1857 after leading troops into battle
Rani of Jhansi
Together with Delhi, was a symbol of Indian power and sovereignty, dubbed the “last Mughal”, he was exiled to Burma by the British
Buhadur Shan Zafar
Is remembered for his role in overseeing the massacre of a thousand Indians at Allahabad during the 1857 Rebellion
Colonel James Neill
Was a proponent of what has been described by some as modern, liberal Islam. Founded the Aligarh Movement
Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan
