3 Questions
Where did Jinnah go to pursue law studies?
London
What was the name of Jinnah's daughter?
Dina Wadia
What was Jinnah's title in Pakistan?
Quaid-e-Azam
Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi, British India (now Pakistan)
- Father: Jinnahbhai Poonja, a merchant
- Mother: Mithibai Jinnah, a homemaker
- Studied at the Sindh-Madrasa-tul-Islam, Karachi
- Went to London in 1892 to pursue law studies
- Called to the bar in 1896 and began practicing law in Bombay (now Mumbai)
Early Political Career
- Joined the Indian National Congress in 1906
- Became a member of the All-India Muslim League in 1913
- Advocated for Hindu-Muslim unity and Indian self-rule
- Played a key role in the Lucknow Pact (1916) between the Congress and the Muslim League
Leadership and Pakistan Movement
- Became the president of the Muslim League in 1916
- Led the movement for a separate homeland for Muslims in India
- Presented the "Two-Nation Theory" in 1940, which advocated for a separate nation-state for Muslims
- Led the Pakistan Movement, culminating in the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947
- Became the first Governor-General of Pakistan
Personal Life and Legacy
- Married Rattanbai Petit in 1918, and had a daughter, Dina Wadia
- Known as "Quaid-e-Azam" (Urdu for "Great Leader") in Pakistan
- Died on September 11, 1948, in Karachi, Pakistan
- Remembered as a key figure in the creation of Pakistan and a symbol of national identity
Explore the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Learn about his early life, education, and political career, as well as his role in the Pakistan Movement. Discover how he shaped the course of Indian and Pakistani history.
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