Muslim Struggle for Independence is a detailed history book covering the Muslim freedom movement in the subcontinent, from Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1857-1947). Written by Dr. S. Qalb-i-Abid and published by Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore, this book is not tied to any specific school or college board — it is a standalone history reference widely used by competitive exam candidates.
For CSS aspirants, the Pakistan Affairs and History papers carry significant weight in the exam. This book traces the Muslim political struggle in chronological detail, from the Aligarh Movement through the Khilafat Movement, the Lahore Resolution, and the Partition Plan, giving candidates a single reliable source for this part of their preparation.
Book Overview
- Category: CSS (Competitive Exams)
- Subject: Pakistan History / Pakistan Movement
- Author: Dr. S. Qalb-i-Abid
- Publisher: Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore
- Published: 2007
- Pages: 240 (includes Bibliography and Index)
- ISBN: 969-35-0757-6
- Total Chapters: 8
- Medium: English
- Format: PDF
Note: This book is not linked to any specific class or board. It is a general history reference used mainly for competitive exam preparation.
Chapter List
Chapter 1 – Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: The Pioneer of Progressive Culture in India
Covers Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s role in modernizing Muslim education and thought in 19th-century India, laying the groundwork for later Muslim political mobilization.
Chapter 2 – Muslim Politics from the Partition of Bengal to the Khilafat Movement
Covers the Partition of Bengal, the Simla Deputation, the Morley-Minto Reforms, and the Khilafat Movement.
Chapter 3 – Constitutional Advance: From Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms to the Act of 1935
Covers the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, the Muslim Delhi Proposals, the Simon Commission, the Nehru Report, the Round Table Conferences, the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, and the Government of India Act, 1935.
Chapter 4 – Provincial Autonomy, The Congress Rule and the War (1937-39)
Covers the period of provincial autonomy, Congress rule in the provinces, and the political fallout of the Second World War.
Chapter 5 – The Lahore (Pakistan) Resolution and Its Aftermath
Covers the genesis of Pakistan, various schemes for the division of India, the events leading to the Lahore Resolution, the August Offer, the Liberal Party’s proposals, and the National Defence Council.
Chapter 6 – From the Cripps Mission to the Simla Conference
Covers the Cripps Proposals, the Quit India Movement, the Gandhi-Jinnah Talks, and the Simla Conference.
Chapter 7 – From General Elections to the Interim Government
Covers the 1945-46 general elections and the formation of the Interim Government.
Chapter 8 – From the Constituent Assembly to the Evolution of a Partition Plan
Covers the Constituent Assembly, the London Conference, the new Viceroyalty and the transfer of power, the 20th February Statement, and the final Partition Plan.
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CSS aspirants preparing for the Pakistan Affairs and History papers need this book for a chronological, well-referenced account of the Muslim freedom movement. It also suits PMS candidates and any student researching the history of Pakistan’s independence movement.
Applicable Boards
This book is not tied to a specific school or college board. It works as a general history reference for CSS, PMS, and other competitive exams that include Pakistan Affairs or Pakistan History.
FAQs
Is this book for CSS students?
Yes. This is a widely used history reference for CSS candidates preparing for the Pakistan Affairs and History papers.
Is this book tied to a specific board or class?
No. This book is not linked to any school or college board — it is a standalone history reference for competitive exam preparation.
What time period does this book cover?
The book covers the Muslim struggle for independence from 1857 to 1947, starting with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and ending with the Partition Plan.
Does it include a bibliography and index?
Yes. The book includes a detailed bibliography and an index, useful for further research and quick reference.
Is this the same book previously listed on Freebooks.pk?
Yes, this is the same book. This page replaces an older, thin listing with a complete chapter-by-chapter overview.
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