Indian Muslim League

The Indian Muslim League, also known as the All India Muslim League, was founded in 1906 to represent and advocate for the political rights of Indian Muslims. It aimed to safeguard Muslim interests amid India's diverse population and growing nationalist movements. The League played a key role in mobilizing Muslim opinion, eventually leading to the demand for a separate Muslim homeland, which materialized as Pakistan in 1947. While initially focused on religious community interests within India, its influence significantly shaped the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of religious identity in Indian and Pakistani politics.