second choice--Lahore was rejected because it was too close to the Indian border. Pakistan’s economy seemed enviable after severing ties with India‚ the major market for its commodities. And much of Punjab’s electricity was imported from Indian power stations. Above all other concerns were the violence and the refugee problem: Muslims were fleeing India; Hindus and Sikhs were fleeing Pakistan. Jinnah’s plea to regard religion as a personal matter‚ not a state matter‚ was ignored. No one was prepared
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Jihadi Movement 7. Haji Sharee’tullah and his faraizi Movement. 8. Sir Syed Ahmed 9. Aligarh Movement 10. Deoband Movemnt (Dar-ul-uloom Deoband) 11. Aligarh v/s Deoband 12. Nadwat-e-Ulema 13. Indian Act of 1892 14. Partition of Benagl 1905 15. Shimla Deputation 1906 16. Formation of All India Muslim League 1906 17. Minto-Morley Reforms 1909 18. Annulment of Bengal 1911 19. Delhi Durbar of 1911 20. Reaction of Muslims on the Annulment of Bengal 21. Lucknow
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Establishment Of Pakistan: The Hindus and British had not surrender before the exemplary struggle of the muslims of the sub-continent . Congress and Hinsdus of india did not acceptedthe partition and emergence of Pakistan from the their hearts they always waitingfor opportunity to create problems for newly born state of Pakistan. Theyaccepted this partition in the hope that they will overtake it soon and re-establshtheir rule all over the sub-continent .According to Brecher: Most of the congress leaders and
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Prakash Tandon. These volumes collectively known as Punjabi Saga tell the story of five generations of a Punjabi family. The Saga is part autobiography‚ part social and business history of India during the last decade under the British‚ part family chronicle‚ and part analysis of public and private institutions in India‚ part history of Hindustan Lever Limited (now Hindustan Unilever Limited) and part record of Indian Manager’s career in management. It is very well-written in a clear plain style and simple
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Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts Indo-Pakistani conflicts Since the partition of British India in 1947 and creation of India and Pakistan‚ the two South Asian countries have been involved in four wars‚ including one undeclared war‚ as well as many border skirmishes and military stand-offs. Additionally‚ India has accused Pakistan of engaging in proxy wars by providing military and financial assistance to violent non-state actors. The dispute for Kashmir has been the cause‚ whether direct or
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same. We all have different backgrounds We all have different names India is a big country comprising many racial groups with a great number of spoken languages and dialects. There are several religions and sects. These are reflected in their customs‚ rituals‚ dresses and festivals. Indian is the cradle of many cultures. In spite of the diversities‚ the people are united. Though several foreign invaders attacked India‚ none succeeded in destroying the basic Indian culture. One the contrary‚
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India-Pakistan On Kashmir It all started back in 1947. All regions of Pakistan and India were divided along religious lines. Because of its location‚ Kashmir could not choose to either join India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh‚ the ruler of Kashmir‚ was Hindu while most of the population was Muslim. Unable to decide which region to join‚ Maharaja Hari Singh decided to remain neutral. India and Pakistan fought their first war over Kashmir in 1947-1948. On a resolution dated August 13‚ 1948
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2. Here‚ you can see the map of Indian sub-continent before its partition into Pakistan and India in August 1947. From early 16th century to 1857‚ the Indian sub-continent was predominately ruled by Mughals. Gradually‚ Mughals lost their empire in the hands of British and by 1857‚ the British have established themselves as the rulers of Indian sub-continent. The Indian sub-continent was divided into two separate nation-states‚ India and Pakistan‚ in 1947‚ with the end of 150 years British rule in
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One of the most brutal episodes in the planet’s history‚ in which a million men‚ women‚ and children were killed and ten million were displaced from their homes and belongings‚ is now over half a century old. Partition‚ a euphemism for the bloody violence that preceded the birth of India and Pakistan as the British hurriedly handed over power in 1947‚ is becoming a fading word in the history books. First-hand accounts will soon vanish. Khushwant Singh‚ who was over thirty at the time‚ later wrote
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history of India. It is regarded a high water marked of Hindu Muslim unity. It was the first and last pact signed between Congress and Muslim league. Why the Lucknow Pact of 1916 was made? When Bengal was partitioned in 1905‚ Hindus reacted against the decision and they went on violent protests and boycotts of British goods. On the other hand‚ the Muslims remained loyal to the British rule. The British could not sustain the pressure of demonstrations and reversed the decision of partition in 1911
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