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This article covers history of Pakistan from 1885-1947. Important events of this period are summarized below.
1-In 1885 Indian National Congress was formed, the founder of All Indian National Congress was a British not a native Indian. This party was formed to express the demands of Indian people before government in a constitutional way.
2-In 1905 when Lord Minto(who was known for his administrative qualities) came to India as Viceroy, Muslims leaders decided to meet the Viceroy. Muslims leaders led by Sir Agha Khan, called upon him in 1906. The deputation, which came to be known as Simla Deputation in the history of freedom movement, included some eminent leaders of Muslims all over the Sub-Continent.
3-On 30th December, 1906,a political party for Muslims of India was formed given the name of “All India Muslim League” at Dacca. Nawab viqar-ul-Mulk was appointed as the president of newly born organization and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk as the General Secretary. The Muslim League was fomed to protect the rights of Muslims from Hindus, who are in Majority.
4-The 1st session of All India Muslim League was held on 29th December, 1907 in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sir Adamjee Pirbhai.
5-In 1916, the Muslim League and Congress for the 1st time in history of India held their sessions in Lucknow and agreed on a scheme of constitutional reforms known as “Lucknow Pact”. This is the first time in the history of India that Hindus agreed on the fact that Muslims of Indian Sub-Continent are a seperate nation.
6-In 1917, Khilafat Movement was started to protect Khilafat in Turkey.
7- In 1919, Khilafat delegation left for England and met the Prime Minister Lloyed George.
8-In 1924, Hijrat Movement Started but this movement failed to produce any results.
9-In 1927, Simon commission came to India but it was boycotted by both i.e. Muslim League and Congress.
10-In 1927, Nehru put forward his report, which was rejected by Muslims.
11-In response of Nehru report, in 1929 Quaid-e-Azam put forward his Fourteen Points.
12-IN 1930, Allama Iqbal in his presidential address at Allahbad presented “Two Nation Theory”.
13-As a results of elections in 1936-37, there were Congress Ministries.
14-In 1939, Congress rule came to an end.
15-In 1940, Pakistan resolution was passed in Lahore. According to this resolution, Mulims leaders decided that Muslims of India should have a seperate country of their own.
16-In 1942, Cripps mission arrived in India.
17-In 1944, there was a session of meetings between Gandhi and Quaid-e-Azam but there were no outcomes.
18-In the 1945-46 elections, Muslim League enjoys a land slide victory in Muslim majority areas both in centeral assembly and in provincal assembly.
19-On 3rd June, 1947 “June 3 Plan” was announced. In this plan Prime Minister Atlee declared in Parliament that India would be freed by 20th of February, 1948.
20-On 14th of August, 1947 Pakistan came into being and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah becomes the first governer general of Pakistan.
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