The history of Pakistan from 1885-1947 :

This article covers history of Pakistan from 1885-1947. Important events of this period are summarized
below.

1-In 1885 Indian National Congress was formed; the founder of All Indian National Congress was a
British not a native Indian. This party was formed to express the demands of Indian people before
government in a constitutional way.

2-In 1905 when Lord Minto(who was known for his administrative qualities) came to India as Viceroy,
Muslims leaders decided to meet the Viceroy. Muslims leaders led by Sir Agha Khan, called upon him in
1906. The deputation, which came to be known as Simla Deputation in the history of freedom
movement, included some eminent leaders of Muslims all over the Sub-Continent.

3-On 30th December, 1906,a political party for Muslims of India was formed given the name of "All India
Muslim League" at Dacca. Nawab viqar-ul-Mulk was appointed as the president of newly born
organization and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk as the General Secretary. The Muslim League was fomed to
protect the rights of Muslims from Hindus, who are in Majority.

4-The 1st session of All India Muslim League was held on 29th December, 1907 in Karachi under the
chairmanship of Sir Adamjee Pirbhai.

5-In 1916, the Muslim League and Congress for the 1st time in history of India held their sessions in
Lucknow and agreed on a scheme of constitutional reforms known as "Lucknow Pact". This is the first
time in the history of India that Hindus agreed on the fact that Muslims of Indian Sub-Continent are a
seperate nation.

6-In 1917, Khilafat Movement was started to protect Khilafat in Turkey.

7- In 1919, Khilafat delegation left for England and met the Prime Minister Lloyed George.

8-In 1924, Hijrat Movement Started but this movement failed to produce any results.

9-In 1927, Simon commission came to India but it was boycotted by both i.e. Muslim League and
Congress.

10-In 1927, Nehru put forward his report, which was rejected by Muslims.

11-In response of Nehru report, in 1929 Quaid-e-Azam put forward his Fourteen Points.

12-IN 1930, Allama Iqbal in his presidential address at Allahabad presented "Two Nation Theory".

13-As a result of elections in 1936-37, there were Congress Ministries.

14-In 1939, Congress rule came to an end.

15-In 1940, Pakistan resolution was passed in Lahore. According to this resolution, Muslims leaders
decided that Muslims of India should have a separate country of their own.

16-In 1942, Cripps mission arrived in India.

17-In 1944, there was a session of meetings between Gandhi and Quaid-e-Azam but there were no
outcomes.

18-In the 1945-46 elections, Muslim League enjoys a land slide victory in Muslim majority areas both in
central assembly and in provincial assembly.

19-On 3rd June, 1947 "June 3 Plan" was announced. In this plan Prime Minister Atlee declared in
Parliament that India would be freed by 20th of February, 1948.

20-On 14th of August, 1947 Pakistan came into being and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
becomes the first governor general of Pakistan.