Correspondence of Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung with M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Hyderabad-Deccan's Liaison with the Muslim League

Subject: Muslim Minorities in India | Indian Princely States | Jinnah, M.A. – Political Alliances

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 64 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27634

Keyword: Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung -- Hyderabad-Deccan -- Muslim Minorities -- Separate Electorates | Sir Akbar Hydari -- Political Deputation -- All-India Muslim League -- Princely State Politics.

Abstract: This collection comprises letters and telegrams from Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung, a prominent political figure from Hyderabad-Deccan, to M.A. Jinnah between 1939 and 1941. The correspondence reveals Bahadur Yar Jung's role as a crucial liaison between the Hyderabad State and the All-India Muslim League. Key topics include coordinating Jinnah's visit to Sholapur, discussing political strategies with Sir Akbar Hydari, expressing concerns about the rights of Muslim minorities without separate electorates, and planning a deputation to Hyderabad. The letters reflect a relationship of mutual respect and shared political concerns during a critical pre-Partition period.

Description: This collection provides valuable insights into the political relationship between the All-India Muslim League under Jinnah's leadership and the important princely state of Hyderabad-Deccan. The correspondence shows Bahadur Yar Jung as an active intermediary who sought Jinnah's guidance on both regional Hyderabadi matters and broader Indian political issues affecting Muslims. The telegrams and letters capture the urgency of political communications during this period, particularly regarding the protection of Muslim rights. This collection is significant for understanding how the Muslim League built alliances with influential political figures in princely states while navigating the complex political landscape of pre-Partition India. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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