Moslems & Shahidganj Dispute

Subject: Shahidganj Mosque dispute | Muslim political interests in British India | Hindu–Muslim communal relations

Date of publication: 1938

Language: English

Page: 178 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28125

Keyword: Shahidganj dispute -- Moslems -- Muslim League -- Communal conflict | British India -- Calcutta -- Colonial politics -- Hindu–Muslim relations

Abstract: This newspaper article discusses the Shahidganj dispute, focusing on Muslim perspectives, political responses, and legislative implications during British colonial rule in India. It analyzes communal tensions, propaganda narratives, and the position of Muslim leaders and organizations, particularly in relation to the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. The article situates the dispute within broader debates on religious rights, governance, and communal harmony.

Description: The item is part of a bound archival file labeled “Newspaper Cuttings, April 1938 – February 1939.” It includes multiple clippings related to Muslim political activity, Muslim League conferences, and statements by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The featured article titled “Moslems & Shahidganj Dispute” appears in The Statesman and includes dense multi-column text and an accompanying photograph of Muslim leaders. The compilation reflects contemporary reporting and political discourse surrounding communal disputes in late colonial India. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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