What did the Muslim League demand through its resolution of 1940?
An important resolution was passed by the Muslim League on 23rd March, 1940. This resolution was drafted by Sikandar Hayat Khan, the leader of the Unionist Party and the Punjab Premier. Through this, the Muslim League demanded an autonomy for the Muslim -majority areas of the subcontinent. But in the resolution there was no mention either of the partition of the country or the creation of Pakistan. Sikandar Hayat Khan was opposed to the idea of the formation of Pakistan. He opined of a loose federation with a lot of autonomy for the states.
How did women experience Partition?
How did the Congress come to change its views on Partition?
Why was British India partitioned?
Why is Partition viewed as an extremely significant marker in South Asian history?
Examine the strengths and limitations of oral history. How have oral-history techniques furthered our understanding of Partition?
Why did some people think of Partition as a very sudden development?
What were Mahatma Gandhi’s arguments against Partition?
How did ordinary people view Partition?
Why was the jotedar a powerful figure in many areas of rural Bengal?
Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt?
To what extent are census data useful in reconstructing patterns of urbanisation in the colonial context?
How did Mahatma Gandhi seek to identify with the common people?
What were the ideals expressed in the Objectives Resolution?
How did zamindars manage to retain control over their zamindaris?
Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and coordination on the part of the rebels.
What do the terms “White” and “Black” Town signify?
How was Mahatma Gandhi perceived by the peasants?
How was the term minority defined by different groups?
Discuss the extent to which religious beliefs shaped the events of 1857.
What are the different colonial architectural styles which can be seen in Bombay city?
To what extent are census data useful in reconstructing patterns of urbanisation in the colonial context?
Why were many zamindaris auctioned after the Permanent Settlement?
How did Mahatma Gandhi seek to identify with the common people?
In what way was the livelihood of the Paharias different from that of the Santhals?
What historical forces shaped the vision of the Constitution?
On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
Discuss the different arguments made in favour of protection of the oppressed groups.
How was non-cooperation a form of protest?