The Muslim League Flashcards
When was the khalifat movement established?
1919
Who openly spoke out against non-cooperation at the Congress’ Nagpur session in December 1920?
Jinnah
Which two movements reinforced Muslim values in the 1920s?
Tabligh and Tanzeem movements
When did the Khalifat movement collapse?
1923-1924
Why did the Khalifat movement collapse?
Turkey became a secular state, it alienated Western-orientated politicians, uncomfortable with Gandhi leadership
What percentage of Congress delegates were Muslim in 1921 and 1923?
1921= 10.9% and 1923=3.6%
What did the Tanzeem movement focus on?
Organisation
What did the Tabligh movement focus on?
Promotion of religion
What did Muslim communities aim to establish in each town?
Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam (anjuman)
Which Hindu organisation was established in Northern India with the aim of converting people to Hinduism and protecting cows?
Arya Samj
Which organisation was setup in 1906 that aimed to make the Hindu community more powerful and independent?
Mahasabha
In 1927, what was the Muslim League’s offer to Congress?
Stop pushing for seperate electorates in return for a guaranteed 1/3 of Central Legislative Assembly seats and to take Sind from Bombay
When were Jinnah’s 14 points?
1929
Give 5 examples from Jinnah’s 14 points?
A uniform measure of autonomy in each province; muslim representation in the central legislature no less than 1/3; full religious liberty; the future constitution should be federal, with the residuary powers in each province and there should be safeguards for Muslim culture
When did Jinnah return to Indian politics and drove the party towards separatist policies?
1937