Write short notes on: a) The home rule leagues b) The Muslim League
Dear Student,
1. Short Note on Home Rule Movement:
- The aim of the movement was to establish a Government for India in the British empire.
- It was started and lead by Anne Basant, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Subramaniam Iyer in 1916.
- Their views on the Indian government were presented to people through papers like Maratha, Kesari, New India, and Young India.
- It was established by Aga Khan in 1916.
- The objective of the league was to safeguard the social and political rights of Muslims in the country.
- The Muslims felt a need for the establishment of a political party for them after the Indian National Congress was formed.
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