The Lucknwow Pact and the role of Jinnah. Flashcards
Where did the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League work together on occasions? Name one occasion.
They held sessions in Bombay. For example they worked together in December 1915.
What did they both commit to?
Pursuing the political objective of self-government.
What agreement did they reach over?
They reached an agreement over the knotty problem of separate electorates.
Who was the Leader of the Muslim League?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
What did the Muslim League believe?
They believed that the British were no longer sympathetic to seperate electorates.
What ideal brung the Muslim League closer to the Indian National Congress?
In 1913, they demanded for seepration from the Raj and it brought them closer to the aims of the congress.
What caused resentment among muslims in November 1914?
The declaration of war against Turkey as they regarded the Sultan of Turkey as their most important spiritual leader.
Who was the Sultan of Turkey during WW1?
Mehmed V Reşâd
What was signifcant about Jinnah?
He was a member of Congress as well as the Muslim League.
What was Jinnah’s role in the Lucknow pact?
He was the spokesman in the discussions leading to the Lucknow Pact.
What was his profession?
He was a barrister.
What was ironic about the pact?
It guarenteed muslims a voice and even enhanced islam identity which st uneasily with men like Jinnah.
When was the Lucknow Pact?
December 1916.
What was the Lucknow Pact?
A pact wjere it was agreed that the number of muslims in the provicinal legislatures should be laid down provinince by provinince.
