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ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

What Formation of the Muslim League covers in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in Formation of the Muslim League

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1. Background: Why communalism grew

  • After the Great Rising of 1857, the British became suspicious of the Muslims.
  • The British policy of divide and rule encouraged communal thinking so that the national movement could be weakened from within.
  • Muslims had lost political power after the Mughal rule ended, which created bitterness against British rule.
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2. Loss of Muslim political power and British hostility

  • The Muslims were rulers before British rule, so the end of their power created resentment.
  • The British considered the Muslims dangerous after 1857 and shut the doors of government upon them.
  • Government employment for Muslims was very low in Bengal in 1841 compared with Hindus and Europeans.
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3. Economic and social backwardness

  • Muslims remained poor and unemployed because they were not recruited widely into civil and military services.
  • Hindus benefited more from modern education and new job opportunities.
  • The weakening of village arts and crafts also hurt Muslim livelihoods.
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4. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh movement

  • Sir Syed Ahmad Khan first advised Muslims to adopt Western education.
  • He was initially a liberal nationalist and believed Hindus and Muslims were like two eyes of the beautiful bride that is India.
  • He founded MAO College at Aligarh in 1875 to spread education among Muslims.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The growth of communalism and the founding of the Muslim League as a separate political organisation in 1906

British policy after 1857Economic and social backwardness of MuslimsSir Syed Ahmad KhanMAO College AligarhMr BeckMr ArchibaldHindi-Urdu controversyNawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk

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Key topics in Formation of the Muslim League include Background: Why communalism grew, Loss of Muslim political power and British hostility, Economic and social backwardness, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh movement. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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