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What made the british realize that they had to divide indian communities in order to prolong their rule?The first war of independence - 1857
What did the british do in order to check on nationalism?sow the seeds of discord
What did the british dub the national movement as?Movement for establishing a "hindu kingdom"
When was the muslim league formed?1906
What led to the formation of the muslim league?Policy of divide and rule and rise of communal trends
Why were the muslims bitter enemies of the british?Because britishers had dethroned the mughals who were the followers of Islam
What was the aim of the Wahabi movement?To end the british dominion in India
Who did the british government hold responsiblr for the uprising of 1857?The muslims
Why did the british government started to follow a policy of appeasement towards the muslims after the 1870s?To undermine the national movement
What did the british encourage in order to divide indian communities?Communal and separist tendencies
In what year did Lord Mayo's government adopt the resolution to make urdu the medium of instruction of muslims in primary and high schools and increase government aid to educational institution run by muslims?1871
What did the british portray the Muslim rulers as?Plunderers
What did the british portray the rulers as?cruel kings to their muslim subjects
How did the british justify the partition of Bengal?To create a new muslim province where the hindus would not be able to subvert their interests
How did the british utilize the caste system?By turning the non brahmins and other lower castes against high castes
Who was accepted as authentic leaders of all their co-religionists?communal leaders of hindus,muslims and sikhs
How did the british spread communal hatred?By literature, posters, press and public platforms
What did the upper class of muslims comprise of?zamindars and aristocrats
What was the nature of upper class muslims towards the british?They were anti-british. They were conservative and hostile to modern education.
Examples of how the british discriminated against the muslims?They were discriminated in the recruitment in public and military services.
Was the muslim community involved in the growth of any organised industry?no
Why did some spheres of muslims not adopt the western system of education?Because they were too proud of their own culture and literature.
Why did the muslims have an disadvantage in the entry into government services?Because they had not adopted western system of education
Who was Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan?A great educationist and social reformer
What was Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's early views on hindus and muslims?as a quam
What does a "quam" mean?One nation
Which college did Sir Sayyid Ahmad khan founded?Mohammeden Anglo-oriental College
Where was Mohhammedan Anglo oriental college located?At Aligarh
Why did Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan give up his earlier views?Under the influence of British Principal of Mohammedan Anglo-oriental College
When did Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan give up his earlier views?In 1880s
When did Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan Found the United Indian Patriotic foundation?1888
Why did Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan founded the United Indian Patriotic Foundation?To oppose the Indian National Congress
Who was the Principal of the Mohammedan Anglo Indian Oriental College?Mr. Beck
Did Mr. Beck believe in Anglo-muslim unity?Yes
Did Mr. Beck believe in Hindu-muslim unity?No
In what manner was Indian history interpreted?Communal
What were the muslims dubbed as?Foreign invaders
How did the British react to India's composite culture?They ignored it and tried to rift the communities.
How was the diversity of India?Class wise and region wise
How was the communal bias propogated?Through poems, short stories, novels, dramas, newspapers etc
What were the objectives of the muslim league?To promote support for the british government and to remove any misconceptions regarding the intention of the government in relation to Indian muslims
What did the muslim league want to do for the muslims?To protect and advance the political rights and advanc the political rights and interests of the muslims
How did the muslim league present it's needs and aspirations?In mild and moderate language
What was the other aim of the muslim league?To prevent the rise of feelings of hostility between the muslims of India and other communities