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Where was Iqbal born?
Where was Iqbal born?
Which languages did Iqbal converse in his daily life?
Which languages did Iqbal converse in his daily life?
Why did Iqbal's grandfather's family migrate to Punjab?
Why did Iqbal's grandfather's family migrate to Punjab?
What was the profession of Iqbal's eighth cousin, Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru?
What was the profession of Iqbal's eighth cousin, Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru?
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What did Iqbal often write about in his writings?
What did Iqbal often write about in his writings?
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What was Iqbal's ancestral religion before converting to Islam?
What was Iqbal's ancestral religion before converting to Islam?
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Which Kashmiri village does Iqbal's family trace their ancestry to?
Which Kashmiri village does Iqbal's family trace their ancestry to?
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Which province of British India was Iqbal born in?
Which province of British India was Iqbal born in?
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Who was an important lawyer and freedom fighter and an eighth cousin of Iqbal's grandfather?
Who was an important lawyer and freedom fighter and an eighth cousin of Iqbal's grandfather?
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Which two poets did Iqbal mention as his source of wisdom?
Which two poets did Iqbal mention as his source of wisdom?
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Study Notes
Iqbal's Early Life and Family
- Iqbal was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
- He was born into a Punjabi-speaking Kashmiri family.
- His family traced their ancestry to Kashmiri Pandits (of the Sapru clan) who converted to Islam in the 15th century.
- They were originally from a south Kashmiri village in Kulgam.
- Iqbal's grandfather's family migrated to Punjab in the 19th century during the Sikh Empire's conquest of Kashmir.
- Iqbal's grandfather was an eighth cousin of Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, a prominent lawyer and freedom fighter.
- Iqbal often mentioned and commemorated his Kashmiri lineage in his writings.
Iqbal's Language and Cultural Heritage
- Iqbal conversed only in Punjabi and Urdu in his daily life.
- He identified as a "son of Kashmiri-Brahmans" acquainted with the wisdom of Rumi and Tabrizi.
- Iqbal's cultural heritage was influenced by his Kashmiri lineage and Islamic roots.
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Iqbal's Life and Legacy: Test your knowledge about the renowned poet and philosopher, Iqbal, who played a significant role in inspiring the Pakistan Movement. Explore his background, family heritage, and linguistic influences in this informative quiz.
