Bacha Khan (Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan)

Bacha Khan, also known as Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, was an influential Indian and Pakistani independence leader and social reformer. He founded the Khudai Khidmatgar movement, advocating for nonviolent resistance and civil rights, especially for the Pashtun people. He aimed to promote peace, education, and unity across tribal and regional boundaries. A close ally of Mahatma Gandhi, Bacha Khan believed in peaceful protest and dialogue over violence. His efforts contributed significantly to the independence movement and to fostering harmony in the region, making him a prominent figure in South Asian history and a symbol of nonviolent resistance.