Formation of the Muslim League — Chapter Summary
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The Muslim League emerged in 1906 as a separate political organisation of Muslims in India. Its formation was shaped by British policies, the growing influence of communal thinking, and several events that widened the distance between Hindus and Muslims. The League first promoted loyalty to the Brit
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the main causes that led to the formation of the Muslim League
- Recognise the role of British policy in encouraging communalism
- Explain the importance of the Hindi-Urdu controversy and the Partition of Bengal
- Identify the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh movement
- Describe the Muslim deputation to Lord Minto and its demands
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