Lucknow Pact and the role of Jinnah Flashcards
(10 cards)
What instances were there of Congress and Muslim League working together?
December 1915 - Both held meeting in Bombay , where they both committed to pursuing the objective of self-governance.
Following year - A joint meeting held in Lucknow where they reached an agreemet on Separate Electorates.
What event caused the Muslim League to demand seperation from the British Raj?
The annulment of the Bengal’s partition.
How did WW1 affect the sentiments of Muslims regarding the British Raj?
The war against Turkey angered Muslims who viewed the Sultan as their Caliph.
What role did Muhammad Ali Jinnah play in the relationship between the Muslim League and Congress?
He promoted Unity between the two orginsations in pusruit of self-governance.
What was the significance of the Lucknow Pact for the Muslims?
It established Seperate Electorates, enhancing their muslim identity.
What was Muhammed Ali Jinnah’s personal stance on seperate electorate?
He advocated for them but preferred a secular political approach.
What did the Lucknow Pact agree upon?
There shouod be seperate electorates and represenation of minorities for all communities.
What did the Muslims believe came with the Lucknow Pact?
They believed that they were given assurances by the Hindus that were similar to the British - Felt they could work with Congress.
How did Congress strengthen?
Through Co-operation with the Muslims - Joint enteprise and the death of prior leaders - allowing extremists to re-enter Congress,
