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What was the outcome of the Khilafat Movement in India?

The movement led to the implementation of the Montagu Chemsford reforms

The movement led to the creation of Pakistan

The movement created a feeling of confidence and political awareness among Indian Muslims (correct)

The movement resulted in the abolition of the Khilafat institutions

What was the purpose of the Simon Commission?

To propose a new constitution for India (correct)

To investigate the Khilafat Movement

To implement the Montagu Chemsford reforms

To evaluate the economic situation in India

Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League?

Because it proposed a federal system of government

Because it had no Indian members (correct)

Because it was headed by a Britisher

Because it suggested the separation of Sind from Bombay

What was one of the suggestions of the Simon Commission?

The implementation of a federal system of government Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of 8th November 1927?

The day the Simon Commission was established Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Simon Commission's report?

The abolition of the dual system in the provinces Signup and view all the answers

What was the division in the Muslim League during the time of the Simon Commission?

Jinnah League and Shafi League Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Dehli Muslim Proposals?

It led to the division of the Muslim League Signup and view all the answers

What was the region of Gandhara situated in?

Northern India and northwestern Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

What was Gandhara recognized for?

Fine Arts, especially stone statues Signup and view all the answers

Who conquered the region of Gandhara?

Chandragupta, the founder of the Mauryan Empire Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Gandhara civilization?

It was destroyed by invaders from central Asia, Iran, and Greece Signup and view all the answers

What was Taxila, according to the text?

A centre of Buddhist learning Signup and view all the answers

Who became a Buddhist, according to the text?

Asoka Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the influence of foreigners on the art of Gandhara?

The art of Gandhara was influenced by foreign arts, creating a blend of new arts Signup and view all the answers

Where can the art created under foreign influence be seen, according to the text?

In the museums Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the battle between Lord Wallesley's army and the Sultan's forces?

The Sultan was killed in the battle Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sultan's motto?

It is better to live for a day like a lion Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the War of Independence in 1857?

The British emerged victorious and consolidated their rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the British, according to the Indian people?

To acquire and consolidate political domination over India Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Dalhousie's refusal to continue the pension to Nana Sahab?

The Hindus were displeased with Dalhousie's decision Signup and view all the answers

Why did the proposal to remove Bahadur Shah Zafar from the palace in Delhi create suspicion among the Muslims?

It undermined the political rights of the people in the sub-continent Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the War of Independence in 1857?

It was a significant event in Indian history Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Mir Sadiq and Purnia in the battle?

They helped the British General Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the downfall of Muslims in the sub-continent?

The failure to adapt to changing trends and technologies Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the annexation of eight states by the British?

The Indian people came to the realization that the British wanted to dominate them Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of introducing the Sati abolition act?

To stop the practice of Sati Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the lack of spirit of Jihad on Muslim rule?

It led to the decline of Muslim rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of Muslim rulers towards adapting to new trends and technologies?

They were resistant to adopting new technologies Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the failure of Muslim rulers to establish a strong rule?

Their ease-loving and lazy nature Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the introduction of modern technologies on Muslim rule?

It weakened Muslim rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the failure of Muslims to adapt to changing trends and technologies?

Their unwillingness to adapt Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Islamic Advisory Council?

To provide Islamic insights on national issues Signup and view all the answers

Under Ayub Khan's agricultural reforms, what was the limit set for the ownership of agricultural land?

500 Acres of irrigated land or 1000 Acres of non-irrigated land Signup and view all the answers

What was the compensation given to landowners whose land was taken over by the government?

Interest-bearing bonds over a period of 25 years Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the agricultural reforms commission headed by Mr. Akbar Hussain?

To reform the country's agricultural sector Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the excess land acquired by the government after the agricultural reforms?

It was distributed among deserving people Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Islamic Advisory Council in the decision-making process?

To provide opinions to the cabinet on Islamic matters Signup and view all the answers

When was the first agricultural reforms report presented?

1959 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the land reforms commission?

To redistribute land from large landowners to deserving people Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Khilafat Movement

The Turks abolished the institutions of Khilafat
The Khilafat Movement created a sense of confidence and political awareness among Muslims in India
This movement led to Muslims starting their own struggle for constitutional and political rights, resulting in the creation of Pakistan

The Simon Commission (1927)

The British government sent a constitutional commission to India, led by Sir John Simon, to evaluate the political situation and propose a constitution for India
The commission consisted only of British members, with no Indian representatives
The commission's report (1930) proposed several constitutional reforms, including:
- Implementing a federal system of government in the sub-continent
- Introducing autonomy in the provinces and ending the dual system
- Separating Sind from Bombay
- Implementing constitutional reforms in N.W.F.P
- Continuing the system of separate electorate
- Providing more representation to Muslims in minority provinces
- No reserved seats in Punjab and Bengal

Gandhara Civilization

Gandhara was a kingdom located in the region of Peshawar, north of the Indus valley
The capital of Gandhara was Taxila, which is 40 km from Rawalpindi
Gandhara was an important center of culture and civilization, known for its fine arts, particularly stone statues
The region was conquered by Chandragupta, the founder of the Mauryan Empire
Taxila became a leading center of Buddhist learning
The Gandhara civilization was destroyed by invaders from central Asia, Iran, Greece, and Afghanistan

Sultan Tipu's Death

Sultan Tipu's death in 1799 marked the end of Muslim rule in India
The British commander, Lord Wellesley, sponsored an attack on Seringapatam, leading to the Sultan's defeat and death
The Sultan's death led to the eventual elimination of Muslim rulers in India

The War of Independence (1857)

The war of 1857 was a significant event in the history of the sub-continent
The British referred to it as a mutiny, but it was a regular movement to oust the British from the sub-continent
Causes of the war include:
- The annexation of eight states by the British between 1848 and 1854
- The British refusal to continue the pension of Nana Sahab, the adopted son of the ex-Peshwa Baji Rao II
- The British proposal to remove the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar from the palace in Delhi
- The introduction of the Enfield rifle, which was considered to be against the religious beliefs of the people
- The lack of unity among the Muslim rulers and the failure of the Muslims to cater to the needs of the time

Agricultural and Land Reforms

Ayub Khan set up a commission for land reforms, led by Mr. Akbar Hussain, in 1959
The commission's report proposed several reforms, including:
- Limiting the size of landholdings to 500 acres of irrigated land or 1,000 acres of non-irrigated land
- Confiscating land in excess of the limit and distributing it to deserving people
- Providing compensation to landowners in the form of interest-bearing bonds over 25 years
- Allowing agriculturists to continue farming on the land already acquired

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Learn about the role and functions of the Islamic Advisory Council, comprising scholars and experts who provide guidance on Islamic perspectives and viewpoints.