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JKPSC Prelims 2021 General Studies (Paper 1)

The Muslim League was founded in 1906 at—

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Correct Answer: Option D — Dacca
The All-India Muslim League was established on December 30, 1906, on the sidelines of the annual All India Muhammadan Educational Conference.

Key Historical Details
Founder & Figures: The meeting was hosted by Nawab Salimullah of Dacca. Other prominent founding members included Hakim Ajmal Khan, Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk, and Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk.

First President: Sir Aga Khan III was elected as the first honorary president of the League.

Objectives: The primary goals at its inception were to promote loyalty to the British government, protect the political rights and interests of Indian Muslims, and prevent the rise of hostility toward other communities.

Headquarters: While founded in Dacca, its first headquarters was established in Lucknow.
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