Simla Deputation(1906)

Question 1

Introduction/Background

Answer 1

• Before The M.M Reforms Lord Morley Decided That The British Should Take Advantage If The Improved Muslim Relations & Win Their Support For The British Rule
• The Muslims Were Disappointed By The Large Number Of Protests By The Hindus, As They Knew It Would Reverse The Partition As Muslims Were Not Prominent Enough
• Muslims Feared That The Hindu Agitation Would Lead To Hindi & Forced Conversions
• With The Election Of The Liberal Government, Which Would Increase Local Participation In The Indian Government, Muslims Saw This As A Downside As Hindus Dominated

Question 2

Simla Deputation

Answer 2

• In 1906 A Delegation Of 36 Muslims Led By Agha Khan Met Lord Minto At Simla, Where They Were Warmly Received
• The Muslims Demanded 1/3 Seats In The Councils
• Separate Local And Provincial Muslim Electorates Only(Voters)
• These Terms Were Accepted By The British

Question 3

Importance

Answer 3

• It Was The Fruit If SAK’s Labour, In Regards To Resorting Relations Between Muslims And The British
• The Muslim Community Had Established A Place In The Constitution And Could Compete With Them
• Established The Ideology That The Muslims Were Now A Separate Community And Should Be Treated Differently From The Hindus