Begum Salma Tassaduq Hussain was a revolutionary leader. She played a key role in the 1946 elections and later mobilized women during the protests against the Khizar Tiwana ministry.
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Who was the prominent leader of the 'Ahrar' movement who later became a supporter of the ideology of Pakistan?
Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari was one of the greatest orators of the subcontinent. While the Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam initially opposed the Muslim League, many of its followers eventually supported Pakistan.
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Who is considered the first martyr of Pakistan Movement?
The Commission visited India for a second time between October 1928 and April 1929. During this period, it continued to face intense opposition and protests across various Indian cities.
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When did the Simon Commission land in Bombay for its first visit to India?
The Simon Commission arrived in Bombay on February 3, 1928. Its arrival was met with countrywide strikes (hartals) and protesters carrying black flags with the slogan 'Simon Go Back'.
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The Simla Deputation occurred during the height of the agitation against which administrative measure?
The deputation took place in 1906, a time when Bengal was in the grip of the Swadeshi and Boycott movements protesting the 1905 partition. The Muslims of East Bengal supported the partition and felt they needed political protection against the intense Hindu-led agitation.
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Which Viceroy had the shortest tenure in British India?
The agreement between M.K. Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar is known as the Poona Pact. Gandhi had fasted unto death in protest against separate electorates for Depressed classes, leading to this compromise for reserved seats within a joint electorate.
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Who was the representative of the Congress in the Second Round Table Conference?
M.K. Gandhi attended the Second Round Table Conference as the sole representative of the Congress. He claimed to represent all of India, which was contested by other delegates representing specific minority interests.
