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Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah Bahadur was a prominent Muslim leader in the British
India, who played a vital role in the Pakistan Movement. He was born in Dhaka,
Bangladesh, in 1871, and belonged to a wealthy and influential family.

Salimullah Bahadur was an active member of the Muslim League and played a key role
in the partition of Bengal in 1905, which was seen as a major step towards the creation
of Pakistan. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Muslims in India and worked
tirelessly for their political and economic empowerment.

Salimullah Bahadur was also instrumental in the establishment of the All India Muslim
League, which was founded in 1906. He served as the president of the Muslim League in
its annual session in 1912, where he emphasized the need for separate electorates for
Muslims in India.

In 1913, Salimullah Bahadur organized the Bengal Provincial Muslim League, which
played a significant role in mobilizing Muslims in the region for the Pakistan Movement.
He also founded the Dhaka University in 1921, which became a hub of intellectual
activity and played a critical role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of East
Pakistan.

Salimullah Bahadur was a staunch supporter of the Pakistan Movement and played a
crucial role in persuading other Muslim leaders to support the demand for a separate
Muslim homeland in India. His efforts were crucial in the eventual creation of Pakistan in
1947.

In conclusion, Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah Bahadur was a significant figure in the
Pakistan Movement, and his contributions to the cause of Muslim political and
economic empowerment in India continue to be remembered and celebrated to this
day.

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