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• The 1857 War of Independence is primarily known as the Indian Sepoy Mutiny
• Also known as The First War of Independence
• Major uprising against British East India Company rule
• Began on May 10, 1857,
• At Meerut, a sepoy mutiny.

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• The demand for a separate Muslim state was based on the Two-Nation Theory, which emphasized a distinct ideological identity for Muslims.

• Muslims and Hindus were considered two separate nations with different religions, cultures, and social values.

• This ideological difference led to the idea of a separate homeland for Muslims.

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• Muslims developed a strong political identity when they realized they were a minority under Hindu majority rule in British India.

• This situation led to the demand for separate political rights and representation.

• It strengthened the idea of a separate nation for Muslims.

• The Two-Nation Theory emerged from this political awareness.

• Muslim leaders organized movements to protect their rights.

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• Pakistan is a diverse country with different languages, cultures, and ethnic groups.
• National unity is strengthened by common beliefs and shared identity.
• Despite regional differences, ideological values create social connection.
• Islam and the vision behind Pakistan play an important unifying role.
• Shared ideological values most strongly promote social cohesion.

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• The demand for Pakistan was based on the idea that Muslims and Hindus were separate nations.
• Muslims had distinct religion, culture, traditions, and social systems.
• This concept became known as the Two-Nation Theory.
• It argued that Muslims needed a separate homeland to preserve their identity.
• The strongest justification was a distinct civilizational identity.

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• Before the creation of Pakistan, Muslims feared political and social domination in British India.
• The Congress ministries formed after the 1937 elections increased these concerns.
• Many Muslims believed Congress policies ignored Muslim political and cultural rights.
• This period strengthened the demand for a separate Muslim state.
• The clearest example of Muslim political marginalization was Congress rule from 1937–1939.

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• Jammu and Kashmir had a Muslim majority population.
• According to the chapter, about 77% population is Muslim.
• This demographic factor was important in the region’s historical context.

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• The resolution refers to the Lahore Resolution (1940).
• After the speech of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the resolution was moved.
• It demanded separate Muslim states in British India.
• The Lahore Resolution is also called the Pakistan Resolution.
• It was officially moved by A.K. Fazlul Huq (Sher-e-Bengal).

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• The Two-Nation Theory stated that Muslims and Hindus were two separate nations.
• The main reason was their different religions, cultures, and social systems.
• This theory later became the basis for the creation of Pakistan.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah strongly promoted the Two-Nation Theory.
• The Lahore Resolution of 1940 officially demanded separate Muslim states.

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• In 1937, the Congress Party formed ministries in several provinces of British India.
• Many Muslims felt politically and culturally neglected under Congress rule.
• This increased Muslim demand for separate identity and autonomy.
• Muslims observed “Day of Deliverance” in 1939 after Congress ministries resigned.

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