A 1 october 1905 b 1 october 1906 c 1 october 1907 d 1 october 1908. The main demand of simla deputation was a separate electorate b funds for establishing a university for muslims c equal rights and justice for muslims d equal employment opportunities. Simla deputation organised by the indian muslim leaders, met the governor general and viceroy lord minto in simla on 1 october 1906. The allindia muslim league was a political party established in 1906 in british india. Mar 23, 2019 simla deputation to apprise viceroy and ultimately british government of muslims of india demands before the introduction of new constitutional reforms in subcontinent a delegation was organized by muslim leaders particularly nawab mohsin ul mulk under the leadership of sir agha khan. Simla deputation 1906 pakistan studies lecture seriesshimla. Mention any two demands made by the muslim deputation in 1906. Bengal in those days was the biggest province of india extending over 1, 89, 000 square miles with a population of 80 million. History of pakistan movement 1857 mcqs page 3 of 10.
The long address said, among other things, that the position of the muslim community should not be estimated by its numerical strength alone, but in terms of its political importance and. The long address said, among the other things, that the position of the muslim community should not be estimated by its numerical strength alone, but in terms of its political importance and. The simla deputation was unique, because for the first time muslims were anxious to take their share in the political activities as a separate identity. Sign up to docsity to download documents and test yourself with our quizzes. It was carried out mainly for the convenience of administration. The deputation was directed to be friendly with the rulers d. The aim of the deputation was to win the sympathies of the raj on their side concerning matters relating to their interests as a community. It is the principal commercial, cultural and educational centre of the. Muslim, deputation, simla, minto, lucknow, government, political. The muslim deputation met minto in 1906 at shimla and. Simla deputation of 1906 had the following purpose a. August, 2020 august, 2020 eastwest eastwest august, 2020 eastwest eastwest. Dr abdul hameed writes in his book, muslim separatism in india, that the partition was imperative.
The simla deputation 1906 virtual university of pakistan. For future elections in the country muslim community would get separate electorate b. The simla deputation of 1906 was the first systematic attempt on the part of the muslims to present their demands, to the british government and to seek their acceptance. This resulted in a sudden upturn in muslimbritish relations and helped to remove the previous bad fee. The simla deputation of 1906 was the first systematic attempt on the part of the muslims to. Simla deputation 1906 lecture 4 simla deputation demands. Write in short the recommendations made by the simla deputation in 1906. History handouts prepared by usman hameed 03224557967 page 1 topic 10 simla deputation and muslim league 1906. The muslims knew that they were not able to provide such a level of.
Muslim league 1906 introduction css online academy. This channel includes tips which help you, how to start css pms preparation at home. Why was the simla deputation of 1906 an important event for. Volpert, korley under india 190610, berkeley, 1967, p. History simla deputation 1906 pakistan hamari jaan. The aim of the deputation was to win the sympathy of the british rule on matters relating to their interest. Muslims had watched the reaction of hindus towards partition of bengal with.
Lecture 5 pak301 major political developments 18571918. Ambedkar and deputationists, in the course of which hr. The simla deputation to present muslims demand was headed by a mohsinulmulk b quaideazam c sir saleemullah d sir aga khan. The simla deputation of 1906 was the first systematic attempt on the part of the muslims to present their demands, to the british government and to seek their. They briefed him about the demands of muslims of india. Another purpose of the delegation was to get a silent permission form the government to make a political platform for the representation of muslims, and also was to take the government into. Css forums view single post pakistan affairs notes. It comprised on 35 muslim leaders from all over regions in india. Quaidiazam said in an interview on any hope of india and pakistan coming to a peaceful settlement provided. Simla deputation 1906 introduction css online academy. Landmark in history in modern muslim india and the hindu muslim conflict was lifted to constitutional plane.
Shimla deputation or the muslim deputation organized by the indian muslim leaders met the governor general and viceroy lord minto in simla on 1 october 1906. Muslims had watched the reaction of hindus towards partition of bengal with great dismay. Cambridge assessment international education cambridge. The antipartition agitation had convinced the muslims of the futility of expecting any fairplay from the hindu majority. Demands of shimla delegation demand of separate electorate demand of share in govt.
The simla deputation met viceroy at simla on a april 01, 1905 b october 01, 1905 c april 01, 1906 d october 01, 1906. Following the advice of sir syed ahmed khan, the muslims stayed away from the congress as it was a party to speak for hindus only. Lord minto and the indian nationalist movement, with special. Formation of the all india muslim league and its response. This latter body had been founded at dacca on december 30, 1906, by the same group of men who had taken the initiative for the simla deputation. It was understood that there was frank discussion between hr. Simla deputation 1906 introduction landmark in history in modern muslim india and the hindu muslim conflict was lifted to constitutional plane. A sir agha khan b sir syed ahmed khan c nawab mohsinulmulk d none of these.
The aim of the deputation was to win the sympathies of the raj on their side concerning matters relating to their interests as. The muslim leaders of simla deputation after their meeting with the viceroy held consultations. Introduction background of simla deputation members of the. Major political developments 18571918 pakistan affairs. The viceroys attitude was very encouraging and promised to take those demands up.
Shimla deputation, organized by the indian muslim leaders, met the viceroy lord minto in shimla on 1 october 1906. Deputation comprised 35 prominent muslim leaders from various provinces, and was led by the. Political simla deputationthe simla deputation of 1906 was the first systematic attempt on the part of the muslims to present their demands, to the british government and to seek their acceptance. Consequently, simla deputation 1906 was arranged to put a number of demands, including that of separate electorates before the viceroy. All india muslim league was founded on december 30, 1906. Simla deputation 1906 history pak the simla deputation proved a landmark in the history of modern india, because for the very first time the hindumuslim conflict, which stared with the urduhindi controversy, was lifted to the constitutional plane. Lecture 5 pak301 major political developments 1857. Service membership of judges and executive coucile 5. The muslim demands for separate representation, election by only muslim voters and weightage in all elected bodies were accepted by the british. Mohsin ulmulks role in organising the simla deputation by. The aim of the deputation was to win the sympathies of the british and address matters and interests concerning their community. Muslim league 1906 introduction formation of indian national cogress1885.
In 1906 a group of muslim landed magnates and chieftains organized a deputation of lord minto, the viceroy, at simla and pleaded for a few concession to the muslim community of india. After independence, the city became the capital of punjab and was later made the capital of himachal pradesh. The simla deputation made the muslim confident of the fact that united effort would be fruitful for the muslim community. Nov 02, 2015 formation of shimla delegation the delegation was comprises of 35 prominent muslim leaders known as shimla deputation called on the viceroy on 1st oct. The simla deputation comprised 35 muslims from all over india. Indo pak history lecture on shimla deputation 1906 in urdu. Ambedkar a deputation on behalf of the bombay branch of the hindu mahasabha led by hr. Significance and contribution of aligarh movement for the. A delegation consisting of thirty five muslims leaders called on the viceroy lord minto at simla in october 1906. Simla deputation the acceptance of the deputations.
The political awakening of the muslims of the subcontinent gained its meaningful and effective expression on october 1, 1906, when a delegation of 35 muslim leaders met lord manto to present the demands of the muslim community. It was a galaxy of muslims leaders from all the provinces, from one end ofindia to the other and it had muslims of all background. The simla deputation proved a landmark in the history of modern india, because for the very first time the hindumuslim conflict, which. University of cambridge international examinations general. Simla deputation the acceptance of the deputations demands. The simla deputation consisted of 70 representatives, representing all opinions of the muslim community, and headed by sir aga khan who read the address. Therefore, to safeguard their interests, the muslim leaders drew up a plan for separate electorates for their community, and presented it to the viceroy lord minto at simla, on october 1, 1906.
Shimla deputation organized by the indian muslim leader agha khan met the governor general and viceroy lord minto at shimla on 1 october, 1906. Formation of muslim league annual session of muhammadan educational conference 3031 dec. The simla deputation of 1906 was the first systematic attempt on the part of the muslims to present their demands, to the british government and to seek thei. It was connected to the need for selfdetermination for muslims under british rule at the time. Jun 01, 2003 the simla deputation consisted of 70 representatives, representing all opinions of the muslim community, and headed by sir aga khan who read the address. Nov 01, 2015 shimla deputation 1906 was first systematic attempt from muslims side to represent their demand before british india.
View notes lecture 4 simla deputation 1906 history pak. Therefore, when in 1906, this deputationcalled on the viceroy, it was the most representative muslim delegation. The deputation was advised to take active part on politics c. Indian council act 1892 indian majority owing to joint electorate partition of bengal, 1905.
Oct 16, 2011 the simla deputation comprised 35 muslimsfrom all over india. Watch learning videos, swipe through stories, and browse through concepts. Simla deputation 1906 the partition of bengal was the most important event during the rule of lord curzon. Highlight the main features of montague chemsford reforms 1919.
They saw a massive wave of organized protest which they fear would result in the partition being reversed. Simla deputation organized by the indian muslim leaders, met the governor general and viceroy lord minto in simla on 1 october 1906. The delegation met viceroy lord minto october 1, 1906 at simla. To be in harmony with the hindu community of india 09. It was galaxy of muslim leaders who were gathered at shimla to start their struggle for themselves. Therefore, to further capitalise on the deputation s success, a meeting was convened at dacca in dec. Therefore, when in 1906, this deputation called on the viceroy, it was the most representative muslim delegation. Sir sultan muhammad shah, the agha khan headed the historic simla deputation which successfully presented muslim demands on 01, october 1906 before. The simla deputation reconsidered the issue in october 1906 and decided to frame the. This delegation was led by sir agha khan and nawab mohsin ul malik served as a secretary and this delegation met the viceroy in simla that was why it was called as simla deputation. Why was the simla deputation of 1906 an important event.
Pakistan movement during the early 20th century notes. In fact simla deputation was in line with a kind of thinking that was developing amongst the muslims during that time i. Formation of the all india muslim league and its response to. Simla deputation 1906 introduction landmark in history in modern muslim india and the hindu muslim conflict. By 1906, it was clear that to speak for the rights of muslims, a political party must be formed. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The indians were not satisfied with the indian council act of 1892.
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