Background The Round Table Conferences had failed, therefore, the British government established a Joint Select Committee with the task of formulating the new constitution for India. It comprised 16 members from the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Moreover, 20 representatives from British India and seven from the princely states also joined the […]
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Introduction Some of the Muslim scholars and leaders who were well aware of the Hindu-Muslim conflict called for India’s separation. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, however, provided the clearest description of the inner sentiments of the Muslim community in his December 29, 1930, presidential address to the All India Muslim League in Allahabad. By 1930, Allama Muhammad […]
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Background Nehru Report was against the demands of Muslims according to their Delhi Proposals. Therefore, Jinnah offered his suggestions in the form of Fourteen Points in March 1929, to counter the recommendations given in the Nehru Report. Moreover, in these points he insisted that no scheme for the future constitution of the government of India […]
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The Indians boycotted Simon Commission because it lacked any Indian members. Therefore, Lord Birkenhead, the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs, challenged the Indian leaders to draft a constitution for India. The reason is that, he believed that Indian leaders were not capable of drafting a constitution. Thus, this constitutional report by the Indians is […]
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Seven British Members of Parliament headed the Simon Commission. It was sent to India in 1928 to examine the Government of India Act 1919. Moreover, it was to propose constitutional amendments, and offer suggestions to the government. The Indian Statutory Commission was the initial name of the Commission. Later on, it became known as the […]
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Introduction to Sir Creek Dispute Nestled along the western border of India and Pakistan lies the Sir Creek, a narrow strip of water surrounded by marshlands and mangroves. Despite its serene appearance, this area has been a focal point of contention between the two neighboring nations for decades. In this topic, we’ll delve into the […]
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The Bill was introduced in India in 1919 and became the Government of India Act of 1919. Additionally, it is also called The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919. It was introduced because Indians were not satisfied with the Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909. In the Minto-Morley Reforms Indians were not given enough representation and self-rule. Moreover, in […]
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After the World War I, the Ottoman Empire faced disintegration, so the Muslims of India launched the Khilafat Movement. Their prominent leaders were Maulana Muhammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali. The general impression among the Muslims of India was that the Western powers were engaged in a war against Islam throughout the world. Moreover, the […]
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All-India Muslim League (AIML) in 1913. He changed the doctrine of AIML. He was already a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). Moreover, both parties wanted self-rule in India. Therefore, Muhammad Ali Jinnah suggested these parties leave their petty issues and cooperate to fulfill the demand for self-rule. Consequently, […]
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Viewing separate electorates as the primary obstacle to better Hindu-Muslim relations, Quaid-e-Azam suggested that the Muslims would renounce this demand if the Hindus agreed to offer certain protections. Consequently, the proposals were formally approved at a conference held by the All India Muslim League on March 20, 1927, in Delhi. Therefore, they are now called […]
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