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Some Aspects of Indian Reforms
Date: December 1909 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Many writers on India have only a superficial knowledge of Indian problems – the political structure of the Indian government blessings brought by British rule -yet discontent exists- Indians would prefer British to German… Read more
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Muslims and the Morley-Minto Reforms
Date: 16 November 1909 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Muslims will accept them as fulfilling the pledges made to them earlier – the representation of landowners is complicated – the principle of Muslim participation in the general elections – one day Indians… Read more
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Acceptance of the Morley-Minto Reforms
Date: 15 November 1909 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Endorsement of Lord Morley’s reforms I consider new regulations respecting Council constitute fulfil ment pledges made to Muslims, and far in advance of earlier proposals. I strongly recommend them to loyal acceptance by… Read more
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The Muslim Problem in India
Date: 24 June 1909 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text League London: 24 June 1909 Numerical strength of the Muslim community in India – their welfare and progress are of concern to the entire Islamic world the London League’s work for the Muslim… Read more
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Recent Developments in Indian Politics
Date: 23 February 1909 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Representation of elements with a steadying effect on Indian poli tics – members of “Constitutionalist Party” could take a broad and dispassionate view of public questions – Indian advice to the Governor should… Read more
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The Problem of the Minorities in India
Date: 14 February 1909 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text The ideal remains of a united people of one nationality – but differences between Hindus and Muslims must be recognized unifying tendency introduced by British rule – one element in the population should… Read more
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Advice to the Muslim League
Date: 12 August 1908 Location: Poona Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text The new forces affecting India – what patriotism and love for India mean – violent disturbances arrest the forces of progress unification of India a slow process – alternatives to British rule: internal… Read more
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Some Thoughts on Indian Discontent
Date: February 1907 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text The concept of “the changeless East” is misleading – “practical” discontent in India – reflected in the Indian press – vernacular press and the feelings of the masses – causes of the unrest influence… Read more
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A Bill of Muslim Rights
Date: 1 October 1906 Location: Simla Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Benefits conferred by British rule on the population of India British policy in India – deference to the wishes of the people and the diversity of race and religion – the numerical strength… Read more
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The Defence of India
Date: September 1905 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Reasons for his interest in the defence of India – the Russian threat – boundaries between India and Russia – need for buffer states the British presence in India through conquest or by force… Read more