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The Example of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta
Date: 8 December 1915 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text A tribute to Sir Pherozeshah Mehta – his principles – attachment to the British connection for marching to Indian nationhood – his faith in English culture and civilization – his defence of Indian… Read more
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The Quatrains of Umar Khayyam
Date: 1915 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Middle Eastern poets- reasons for interest in Urnar Khayyarn in Europe – the appeal of the Ruba ‘iat – translations by Edward Fitz gerald and Dr. Pollen. In the halcyon days of Persia’s intellectual renaissance… Read more
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Turkey, the War and Muslim India
Date: 2 November 1914 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Turkish entry on the German side a matter of sorrow – Indian Muslims’ duty to remain loyal to Britain. With deep sorrow I find that the Turkish Government has joined hands with Germany,… Read more
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Voluntary Work and the War Effort
Date: 1 October 1914 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Indian Field Ambulance Corps – significance of service to the Empire – mutual co-operation among different communities rebuke to Lloyd George for comparing the German Kaiser to Prophet Muhammad – Germany’s policy and… Read more
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Advice to the Indian Residents in Burma
Date: 13 February 1914 Location: Rangoon Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Communities of Burma Rangoon: 13 February 1914 National awakening in India – co-operation among different com munities and races should be permanent – conditions for political progress – steps towards national development –… Read more
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The State of Muslim Politics in India
Date: 6 February 1914 Location: Rangoon Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Work for the “National College” at Aligarh – the generosity of Muslims of Burma-charter for the University- many universities needed – the Muslim League – its political programme – co-oper ation with Hindus… Read more
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The Indian Muslim Outlook
Date: January 1914 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Crisis in the London branch of the Muslim League -·restlessness among Muslims – alleged Pan-Islamic agitation – recent press reports from India – Indian Muslims and intervention by Christian Powers in Muslim lands –… Read more
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Indians in South Africa and the Empire
Date: 10 December 1913 Location: Bombay Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Calamities in South Mrica have aroused feelings throughout the Empire – solidarity of public opinion – Britain would not have tolerated similar treatment to Englishmen – British citizens of all colours and creeds… Read more
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Resignation from the All India Muslim League Presidentship
Date: 2 November 1913 Location: Paris Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Tribute to Sayyid Ameer Ali – reasons for his own resignation wish to belong to the League Council – historical background to the formation of the League – the principle of separate represen… Read more
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The Ideals of Muslim India
Date: 14 July 1913 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text League London: 14 july 1913 Indian Muslim youth in England – leaders of the future – task before the London League – Muslim solidarity-relations between Turkey and Britain-British Empire the bulwark of Islam… Read more