Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's Correspondence with the Ruler of Pathari State (1947)

Sub title : Request for Interview on Muslim States' Interests

Subject: Princely States Accession | Muslim States | Political Consultation

Date of publication: 1947

Language: English

Page: 1p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27350

Keyword: Pathari State — Princely States — Muslim States — Bhopal Political Agency | Accession — Political Advice — July 1947

Abstract: A letter from the Private Secretary of the Nawab and Ruler of Pathari State to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, requesting an interview to seek advice on vital matters concerning the interests of Muslim States during the critical period of July 1947. The document reflects the urgency with which princely state rulers were seeking guidance from Jinnah regarding their future alignment.

Description: This single-page document represents the outreach of a smaller princely state to the founding leader of Pakistan during the decisive months before independence. The letter from Pathari State's Private Secretary urgently seeks an audience with Jinnah to discuss crucial matters affecting Muslim states, demonstrating how even smaller states were actively seeking direction and alignment with the emerging Pakistan. The correspondence includes patriotic salutations "Qaide-Azam Zindabad" and "Pakistan Zindabad," indicating the ruler's inclination toward Pakistan. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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