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Introduction
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Back Ground
Bengal was divided into two parts in
1905 due to some administrative
reasons
Muslims were beneficiaries of this
partition as they were in majority in
East Province
Hindus considered it a deliberate
action to harm their interests.
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They agitated and demanded
annulment of partition.
Muslims considered this agitation
against their own interest and realized
that Hindus do not want to see their
prosperity
In 1906, debate started in Britain about
constitutional reforms in India.
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Muslim Leaders decided to make an
immediate move for protection of
the rights of Muslims in new
Constitution.
A Muslim Deputation consisting of 36
members met to Lord Minto in Simla in
October 1906 in this regard.
Separate electorates were demanded.
Viceroy assured the delegation about
their political rights in new Constitution.
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Muslims thought about to
have their own political
Organization to struggle for
their Rights
In November 1906, Nawab
Saleemullah of Dhaka sent
around a circular proposing
the establishment of a
Political Party.
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Dignitaries were asked to prepare and
discussed it in Annual Session of
Mohammadan Educational Conference.
Session was held in last week of
December attended by some 3000
delegates.
On 30 December, 1906, resolution was
unanimously opted about the
establishment of a Political Party.
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Organization was Named “All India Muslim
League”
Sir Agha Khan was elected as President
Head Quarters in Lucknow
Six Vice-Presidents, a secretary and two
joint Secretaries for a term of three years.
Initial membership was 400 in fixed
proportion of the provinces.
Branches were setup in various Provinces
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Constitution of the
League known as
“Green Book” was
written by Moulana
Muhammad Ali
Johar,a renowned
Scholar and a vocal
Journalist.
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Syed Ameer Ali
Established a
branch in
London in
1908,
supporting the
same
objectives
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Objectives
Three Objectives:-
To promote a sense of loyalty to the
British Government among the Muslims.
To look after their Political Rights and
interests and to represent to the
government from time to time , their
needs and aspirations.
To cultivate better understanding between
Muslims and other Communities.
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Criticism
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