Who was the head of Simla deputation?
The Simla Deputation was a gathering of 35 prominent Muslim leaders within the British Raj led by Aga Khan III at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla in October 1906.
Why did Wavell plan fail?
The conference was a failure because the League and the Congress could not settle their differences. Congress would never agree to this demand. In the Wavell Plan, there were 6 Muslim representatives out of 14 members, which was more than the Muslim share of the population.
Which party called for the Direct Action Day?
In July 1946, Jinnah held a press conference at his home in Bombay. He proclaimed that the Muslim league was “preparing to launch a struggle” and that they “have chalked out a plan”. He said that if the Muslims were not granted a separate Pakistan then they would launch “direct action”.
Who went to Noakhali to stop violence?
Mahatma Gandhi
Who called for direct action and which day was chosen for it?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
How many riots are in India?
List of riots in India
| Name | Year | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| Nellie massacre | February 1983 | Tensions between Hindus and Muslims |
| 1984 Bhiwandi riot | May 1984 | Placement of Saffron flag on top of mosque. |
| 1984 anti-Sikh riots | 31 October 1984 − 3 November 1984 | Assassination of Indira Gandhi by her two Sikh bodyguards |
| 1985 Gujarat riots |
Which is the deadliest riots in India?
The Calcutta Riots of 1946, also known as the “Great Calcutta Killing,” were four days of massive Hindu-Muslim riots in the capital of Bengal, India, resulting in 5,000 to 10,000 dead, and some 15,000 wounded, between August 16 and 19, 1946.
Which is biggest riots in India?
The major incidences include the 1969 Gujarat riots, 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the 1989 Bhagalpur riots, 1989 Kashmir violence, Godhra train burning, 2002 Gujarat riots, 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots and 2020 Delhi riots.
Is India is a Hindu country?
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world behind Christianity and Islam. Presently, India and Nepal are the two Hindu majority countries. Most Hindus are found in Asian countries. There are significant numbers of Hindu enclaves around the world, with many in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Is Hindu population decreasing?
The Hindu percentage decreased steadily from 84.1% in 1951 to 79.8% in 2011. When India achieved independence in 1947, Hindus formed 85% of the total population, though pre-Partition British India had 73% of Hindus and 24% of Muslims.