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• The demand for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency remained mostly inactive for some time.
• It became active again during the British constitutional reforms process.
• The issue gained importance with the arrival of the Simon Commission in 1927.
• Finally, Sindh was separated in 1936 as a separate province.

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• The Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement in 1818.
• It was a religious and social reform movement in Bengal.
• The aim was to encourage Muslims to strictly follow Islamic duties (Faraiz).
• He was called Ustad (teacher) by his followers.
• After Haji Shariatullah, his son Dudu Miyan continued the movement.

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• This statement is attributed to Michael Brecher.
• He mentioned it in his book Jawaharlal Nehru: A Political Biography.
• He discussed the central role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan.
• According to him, Jinnah’s leadership was crucial for Pakistan’s formation in 1947.
• The idea highlights how individual leadership shaped history.

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• The Nehru Report was published on August 28, 1928,
• At the Lucknow conference.
• It appealed for dominion status and a federal government setup for India.
• The committee was chaired by Motilal Nehru, with Jawaharlal Nehru as a member.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah voted against this report and responded with his 14 Points.

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• Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940.
• Amjadi Bano Begum was the only woman who supported it in the session.
• She was the widow of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
• She declared it as the “Pakistan Resolution” for the first time.
• Her speech was a historic contribution to the Pakistan Movement.

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• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

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• Lord Curzon introduced reforms in agriculture and administration.
• He served as Viceroy of India (1899–1905).
• His reforms aimed to improve governance and efficiency.
• He also strengthened bureaucratic control and revenue system.
• His period is known for major administrative restructuring in British India.

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Lucknow Pact (1916) was an agreement between:

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

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