Early 20th Century Developments (1905-1919)

Political Reforms & Movements

1. 1905 Bengal Partition: British decision dividing Bengal sparks nationalist movements
2. 1906 Muslim League Formation: Foundation of All-India Muslim League in Dhaka
3. 1909 Minto-Morley Reforms: First constitutional reforms introducing separate electorates
4. 1916 Lucknow Pact: Historic Hindu-Muslim political agreement

World War I Era

1. 1914-1918 First World War: Global conflict impacting colonial policies in India
2. 1919 Rowlatt Act: Controversial "Black Act" enabling political arrests without trial
3. 1919 Khilafat Movement: Pan-Islamic campaign supporting Ottoman Caliphate

Road to Self-Rule (1920-1939)

Constitutional Milestones

1. 1927 Simon Commission: British delegation met with "Go Back Simon" protests
2. 1929 Nehru Report: First major proposal for Indian constitutional reform
3. 1930 Allahabad Address: Iqbal's landmark speech outlining Muslim political vision
4. 1935 Government of India Act: Last major British colonial constitution

Mass Movements

1. 1922 Chauri Chaura Incident: Violent clash halting Non-Cooperation Movement
2. 1930-1932 London Conferences: Three Round Table Conferences on constitutional reforms
3. 1939 Day of Deliverance: Muslim League celebrates Congress resignation

Final Decade to Independence (1940-1947)

Pakistan Movement Highlights

1. 1940 Lahore Resolution: Historic demand for separate Muslim states
2. 1942 Quit India Movement: Gandhi's "Do or Die" civil disobedience campaign
3. 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan: Last British effort for united India solution

Partition & Transition

1. 1945 Simla Conference: Failed attempt at power-sharing agreement
2. 1946 Provincial Elections: Muslim League wins 90% Muslim seats
3. 1947 Independence: Creation of Pakistan and India as sovereign nations

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Q: What were the key events leading to Pakistan's creation?

A: The Pakistan Movement (1906-1947) pivoted on these milestones:

1. 1906 Muslim League Formation
2. 1930 Allahabad Address
3. 1940 Lahore Resolution
4. 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan
5. 1947 Independence Act