Bahadur Yar Jung facts for kids
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Bahadur Yar Jung
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Muhammad Bahadur Khan
3 February 1905 |
| Died | 25 June 1944 (aged 39) |
| Cause of death | Suspected poisoned; his 'hukka' (water pipe) was poisoned when he went to meet the opposition party. |
| Resting place | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | British India |
| Other names | Quaid-e-Millat, Bahadur Yar Jung |
| Alma mater | Madarsay Darul-Uloom, now called City College Hyderabad |
| Known for | Prominent figure of Pakistan Movement, who propounded the philosophy of Sharia Law and Muslim State. Associated with: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Muslim League Khaksar Tehrik |
| Political party | Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Muslim League Khaksar Tehrik |
| Spouse(s) | Noor Alam Khatoon |
| Parent(s) | Khatoon (mother) Nawab Naseeb Yar Jung (father) |
Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung (born February 3, 1905 – died June 25, 1944) was an important Muslim leader and politician in Hyderabad State, which was a princely state in British India. He helped start the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and was known for being a powerful speaker about religion. He became the President of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen in 1938 and stayed in that role until he passed away.
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A Leader for His People
Bahadur Yar Jung wanted his home state, Hyderabad, to be separate from the rest of India. He imagined it as a Muslim state following Sharia Law, which are Islamic laws. He was the founder and leader of an organization called Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. This group worked to spread the message of Islam.
He was a close friend and helper to famous leaders like Mohammed Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Many people admired him as a key figure in the Pakistan Movement. This movement aimed to create a separate country for Muslims in British India.
In 1926, Bahadur Yar Jung was chosen to be the president of the Society of Mahdavis. A year later, in 1927, he led the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, which he had helped create. In 1930, he became the secretary of the Union of Jagirdars, a group for landholders.
He was a very devoted Muslim. He believed that people of different religions could live peacefully but separately after India became independent. Because of this, he strongly supported the All India Muslim League and the Pakistan Movement. He was also a writer and a practicing Muslim.
His Powerful Speeches
Bahadur Yar Jung was an amazing speaker. His speaking skills really helped the independence movement in British India. On December 26, 1943, he gave a very important speech at the All India Muslim League Conference.
In the first part of his speech, he focused on the fight for Pakistan. In the second part, he talked about how Pakistan would be created. He ended his speech by saying:
- "Muslims! Decisions made under pressure do not last for long. To-day we are not in need of a tree that blooms like a flower or in need of fruit that tastes sweet to our mouths. Instead, we are in the need of fine manure that dissolves in the soil and strengthens the roots. That will unite with the water and soil to produce beautiful flowers. That will destroy itself but will leave its scent and taste in the flowers. We are at present not in need of beautiful scenery that looks good to the eyes, but what we need are foundation stones that will bury themselves in the soil to make the building standing on them strong."
His Life and Family
Bahadur Yar Jung was the son of Nawab Naseeb Yar Jung, who was a well-known person in Hyderabad. His wife's name was Talmain Khatoon. He had two brothers, Nawab Mohammed Mandoor Khan Sadozai and Nawab Mohammed Doulath Khan Sadozai.
His grandson, Nawab Mohammad Moazam Khan, is an MLA (a type of elected official) for the Bahadurpura Assembly constituency. He has been an MLA since 2004 for the AIMIM party, which Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung founded.
Places Named After Him
Many places and institutions have been named in honor of Bahadur Yar Jung:
- Bahadurabad, a neighborhood in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, is named after him.
- The city of Karachi, Pakistan, also has the Bahadur Yar Jung Library and the Bahadur Yar Jung Academy.
- In 1990, Pakistan Post released a postage stamp with his picture. This stamp was part of their 'Pioneers of Freedom' series.
See also
- Hyderabad State
- Muslim League
- Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
- Pakistan Movement
- Pashtun people
