Why was the Muslim League founded/established in 1906? (7 Marks)

PAK STUDIES

 CHAPTER 6

7 Mark Questions 

Q2. Why was the Muslim League founded/established in 1906?

Multiple factors led to the establishment of the Muslim League in 1906. Firstly, was the Indian National Congress, which was the single Indian political body founded in 1886. Even though it stated that it was representing the view of all the communities living in India; however, it soon became apparent that it was in fact a Hindu dominant party that was working to establish Hindu supremacy over the Muslims. Thus, this led to the Muslims realizing that they had to establish their own political party if they wanted to ensure their views are represented and received a hearing by the British. 

Moreover, after Simla Deputation, Muslims were overwhelmed by the fact that the British had finally started to work with them and were now even ready to make concessions. They had accepted the demand of the Muslim delegation led by Agha Khan that Muslims should have separate electorates and a larger number of seats in the council as compared to their population. These demands were accepted by the British which encouraged Muslims that now was the right time to form a party in order to secure a place in the constitution by their own means. Lastly, after the partition of Bengal on 10th October 1905, the Hindus has started a mass campaign to oppose it. Muslims feared that Hindu agitation might lead to the partition being reversed or even Hindi to be made the official language. Thus, the Muslims League was founded in 1906 to work towards and safeguard Muslim interests.