UNIVERSITY of peshawar ma pakistan sTudies COURSE NO 502: NATIONAL CHARACTER OF PAKISTAN (2006-7) Abdul Rauf ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COURSE DESCRIPTION: THERE ARE MANY FACETS OF CHARACTER. THE EMPHASIS IN THIS COURSE WILL BE ON THE IDEA THAT CERTAIN CONCEPTS OF IDEALS AND TRADITIONS ARE LIKELY TO GIVE RISE TO PARTICULAR BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS AMONG THE PEOPLE WHO HOLD IT. THE ISLAMIC CONCEPTS AND TRADITIONS AND THE WESTERN CONCEPTS AND WESTERN IMPERIAL ADVANCEMENT IN THE SUB-CONTINENT INFLUENCED
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A Different History By- Suajata Bhatt The poem ‘A Different History’ is set in India. In the first paragraph the poet describes how the world is developing at a fast pace and leaving behind culture‚ morals‚ value‚ spirituality etc. But India on the other hand has managed to sustain its tradition and modernity. “Great Pan is not dead; he simply emigrated to India Here‚ the gods roam freely Disguised as snakes or monkeys; every tree is sacred” Pan is the Greek god of nature. This reference
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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ([bʱiːmraːw raːmdʑiː aːmbeːɽkər]; 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956)‚ popularly also known as Babasaheb‚ was an Indian jurist‚ political leader‚ philosopher‚ anthropologist‚ historian‚ orator‚ economist‚ teacher‚ editor‚ prolific writer‚ revolutionary and a revivalist for Buddhism in India. He was also the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Born into a poor Mahar (considered an Untouchable caste) family‚ Ambedkar campaigned against social discrimination‚ the system
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LUCKNOW PACT(1916) EXPLAINITION :- When All India Muslim League came into existence‚ it was a moderate organization with its basic aim to establish friendly relations with the Crown. However‚ due to the decision of the British Government to annul the partition of Bengal‚ the Muslim leadership decided to change its stance. In 1913‚ a new group of Muslim leaders entered the folds of the Muslim League with the aim of bridging the gulf between the Muslims and the Hindus. The most prominent amongst
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Indian Independence Act 1947 The Indian Independence Act 1947 was the statute (10 and 11 Geo VI‚ c. 30) enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom promulgating the partition of India and the independence of the dominions of Pakistan and India. The Act received royal assent on 18 July 1947. The legislation was formulated by the government of Prime Minister Clement Attlee‚ after representatives of the Indian National Congress‚[1] the Muslim League‚[2] and the Sikh community[3] came to
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India Needs a Strong Centre India is the second-largest populated country in the world‚ next only to China. According to the 2001 census‚ India’s population in 2001 was about 102.87 crores. It has 28 States and 7 Union Territories. Due to its large population India has been facing a number of socio-economic and political problems. The main problem faced by India in the past was maintenance of unity and stability in the country. When India was ruled by the Britishers‚ the disunity in the country
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India 1900 to 1947 In 1900‚ India was part of the British Empire; but by the end of 1947‚ India had achieved independence. For most of the Nineteenth Century‚ India was ruled by the British. India was considered the jewel in the crown of the British Empire. Queen Victoria had been made Empress of India and the British had a major military presence in India. Indian nationals had no say in central government and even at a local level‚ their influence on policy and decision making was minimal. In
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Impact of the 19th century imperialism on India The Impact of the 19th century imperialism on India resulted from industrialized nations seeking control of foreign territories for economic‚ military‚ political and philosophical aims; the conditions that motivated and fueled the great expansion for industrialized nations were mostly based on economic motives. Imperialism in India had many positive and negative effects on both Britain and the colony‚ India. With an increase of imperialism and
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1. What evidence is there to suggest the 1919 Act was a good move for the Indians giving them a chance to rule themselves? The 1919 Act allowed the New Constitution of 1920 (Indian National Congress) to be formed. Their aim was to maintain Swaraj (self-rule) by peaceful means. The Congress was evidently an organised constitution. These legitimate means could potentially lead India towards establishing a more significant role in politics in India and influencing the way India was run. The 1920 policy
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Wesley Canhedo Global History From 1648 Hinduism With over 900 million followers‚ Hinduism is the third largest religion today. Only Christianity and Islam have more. The major difference between them though‚ is that Hinduism did not spread like the other two religions. Out of the 900 million followers that the Hindu religion has‚ only 20 million are located outside of India. The religion barely spread outside of India‚ mainly because of how the Hindu religion is followed and how its
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