This post discusses the role of the Aligarh Movement in the social and political development of Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. What was the Aligarh Movement? The term ‘Aligarh Movement’ refers to the educational efforts of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan that he made in Aligarh Town in Uttar Pradesh in India in the latter half…
This post briefly but succinctly describes the major acts and events that contributed to the constitutional reforms in India during British Raj from 1909 to 1935. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909 In 1909, the British parliament passed new reforms which acted as the constitution for India for the next decade. These reforms for the first time introduce…
This post discusses the impact of the Khilafat Movement on the life of Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. Background Khilafat Movement was a protest movement of Indian Muslims, launched for the protection of the Ottoman Empire and its territorial integrity at the end of World War I. Indian National Congress and its leader Mahatma Gandhi…
This article discusses the reasons for the start of the Khilafat Movement 1919-24 and its failure. What was the Khilafat Movement, 1919-24? Khilafat Movement, 1919-1924 was a movement of Indian Muslims for the territorial integrity of Ottoman Empire. In addition, they demanded the British to abstain from meddling with the position of Sultan as Khalifa…
All India Muslim League (AIML) came into being on 31st December 1906. It was the second day of the annual session of the Muhammad Educational Conference at the residence of Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk in Dhaka. On this day (30th December) Muslim leaders decided to set up a political platform for Indian Muslims. Sir Aga Khan III…
This article discusses the significance of trade and commerce activities for a nation. What are trade and commerce? The term trade refers to the exchange of goods and services whereas the term commerce refers to a set of factors that make trade happen. These factors include transportation, publicity, and the government’s trade policies. What is…
This post discusses the problems caused by the economic disparity in Pakistan. i.e. provincialism, terrorism, illiteracy, dual and low-quality education, compromised health. The term ‘economic disparity’ refers to the difference in economic status and living standard of people, groups of people, people of different provinces, districts, etc. The economic disparity also exists on basis of…
This entry discusses the educational, social, and political role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer in the development of Muslims during the British raj. Background After the 1857 war of Independence, the British held Muslims responsible for the revolt against the British. With that, the British Indian government carried out a vicious wave…
This post discusses the following three important questions about Aligarh Movement: 1. What was Aligarh Movement? 2. What were the reasons for the start of the Aligarh Movement 3. What were the aims and objectives of the Khilafat Movement? What was Aligarh Movement? Aligarh Movement refers to the educational efforts made by Sir Syed Ahmad…
There are approximately 70 languages spoken in different regions in Pakistan. Among these 70 languages, 66 are indigenous and spoken as the first language. The major regional languages of Pakistan include Punjabi, Saraiki, Sindhi, Barohi, Pashto, Hindko, Shina, Khowar, Kasmiri, Balti, etc. This article discusses the steps taken for the development and promotion of regional…