When and where was Maulana Azad born?
Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin entered the world on the 11th of November 1888 within the holy city of Mecca. His family moved to Calcutta in 1890 when he was only two years old.
Questions about Maulana Azad
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What publications did Maulana Azad edit during his early career?
Azad edited the weekly newspaper Al-Misbah by 1900 and launched Lissan-us-Sidq which ran until May 1905 due to lack of funds. He also edited Vakil from Amritsar between April 1906 and July 1908 before publishing his most famous Urdu weekly Al-Hilal in 1912.
Why was Maulana Azad imprisoned between 1930 and 1946?
The British government banned Al-Hilal in 1914 under the Press Act for its radical content and arrested him again after he organized the raid on Dharasana salt works in 1930. He remained incarcerated inside Ahmednagar Fort for nearly four years starting from August 1942 following the Quit India struggle.
How did Maulana Azad respond to the partition of India proposal on the 3rd of June 1947?
Azad abstained from voting and remained silent throughout the session despite private discussions with Gandhi Patel and Nehru. He opposed the partition plan proposed by the Cabinet Mission on the 16th of June 1946 which envisaged grouping provinces on religious lines.
What educational institutions did Maulana Azad establish as Minister of Education?
Ministry established first Indian Institute Technology in 1951 plus University Grants Commission in 1953 under his leadership. He also laid emphasis development Indian Institute Science Bangalore Faculty Technology Delhi University foreseeing great future IITs for nation.