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1. 1.

   Why did the British treat the Muslims harshly immediately after the uprising of 1857? Why did the British attitude towards the Muslims change in the later part of the 19th century?

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   How did the Hindu-Urdu controversy become an important factor in the formation of the Muslim League?

3. 3.

   How did the relative economic backwardness of the Muslims foster communal feelings in India?

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   What promises were made by Lord Minto to the Muslim deputation led by Agha Khan in1906? Why did the British imperialists encourage the formation of the Muslim League?

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   What is meant by Separate (Communal) Electorates?

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   What was the Lucknow Pact?