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As I told you earlier, here's the thread about "Muslims' Contribution to Freedom Struggle".
Every Indian should know the innumerable facts in this regard.
Please read & share with more people!
#MuslimsAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay #IslamAndPatriotism
Every Indian should know the innumerable facts in this regard.
Please read & share with more people!
#MuslimsAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay #IslamAndPatriotism
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The first freedom struggle against the British in eighteenth century India was by the Mysorean ruler, Hyder Ali and his son,Tipu Sultan who used rockets and cannons effectively against the British invaders during the 1780s and 1790s.
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The first freedom struggle against the British in eighteenth century India was by the Mysorean ruler, Hyder Ali and his son,Tipu Sultan who used rockets and cannons effectively against the British invaders during the 1780s and 1790s.
#IslamAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay
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Everyone knows that Rani of Jhansi fought to get the kingdom for her adopted child but how many of us know that Begum Hazrat Mahal was the unsung heroine of the 1st war of Independence,who shot Sir Henry Lawrence &defeated the British army in a decisive Battle in 1857?
Everyone knows that Rani of Jhansi fought to get the kingdom for her adopted child but how many of us know that Begum Hazrat Mahal was the unsung heroine of the 1st war of Independence,who shot Sir Henry Lawrence &defeated the British army in a decisive Battle in 1857?
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Do you know that the organizer and leader of “First Indian freedom struggle” was Moulavi Ahamadullah Shah?
Many were killed, among them 90% were Muslims! #IslamAndPatriotism
Do you know that the organizer and leader of “First Indian freedom struggle” was Moulavi Ahamadullah Shah?
Many were killed, among them 90% were Muslims! #IslamAndPatriotism
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Maulana AbulKalam Azad was an Indian scholar and the senior Muslim leader of the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement. #MuslimsAndPatriotism #IslamAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay2020
Maulana AbulKalam Azad was an Indian scholar and the senior Muslim leader of the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement. #MuslimsAndPatriotism #IslamAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay2020
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In the picketing protest against ‘liquor shops’ by Mahatma Gandhi, ten participants were Muslims out of nineteen participant!
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In the picketing protest against ‘liquor shops’ by Mahatma Gandhi, ten participants were Muslims out of nineteen participant!
#IslamAndPatriotism #MuslimsAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay
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The last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the first to strongly fight for Indian freedom which led to the 1857 independence struggle. #MuslimsAndPatriotism #IslamAndPatriotism
The last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the first to strongly fight for Indian freedom which led to the 1857 independence struggle. #MuslimsAndPatriotism #IslamAndPatriotism
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Suraiya Taiyabji (a Muslim lady) designed the current Indian National Flag.
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Suraiya Taiyabji (a Muslim lady) designed the current Indian National Flag.
#IslamAndPatriotism #IndependenceDay2020 #MuslimsAndPatriotism
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Muslims used Masjids for the freedom struggle. When an Imam was addressing about Indian freedom in a Holy Masjid in Uttar Pradesh, British Army shot all the Muslims in that Masjid –you can still see the dried blood of the freedom fighters shed on the walls of that.
Muslims used Masjids for the freedom struggle. When an Imam was addressing about Indian freedom in a Holy Masjid in Uttar Pradesh, British Army shot all the Muslims in that Masjid –you can still see the dried blood of the freedom fighters shed on the walls of that.
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Muslims ruled India over 800 years and they didn’t steal anything from India as the British, the Dutch and the French did.
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Muslims ruled India over 800 years and they didn’t steal anything from India as the British, the Dutch and the French did.
#IslamAndPatriotism #MuslimsAndPatriotism #IndependenceDayIndia2020
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1857 Revolt : The number of Muslims executed only in Delhi during 1857-58 was 27,000. During this revolt, Asghari Begum fought against the British and was burnt alive when defeated. It was estimated that about 225 Muslim women gave their lives in the revolt.
1857 Revolt : The number of Muslims executed only in Delhi during 1857-58 was 27,000. During this revolt, Asghari Begum fought against the British and was burnt alive when defeated. It was estimated that about 225 Muslim women gave their lives in the revolt.
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Muslim freedom fighters were active in the field of journalism as well. Maulana Azad used his pen against the British
In fact, the first journalist to be martyred in the cause of India’s Freedom Struggle was Muslims.
#MuslimsAndPatriotism. #IslamAndPatriotism
Muslim freedom fighters were active in the field of journalism as well. Maulana Azad used his pen against the British
In fact, the first journalist to be martyred in the cause of India’s Freedom Struggle was Muslims.
#MuslimsAndPatriotism. #IslamAndPatriotism
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The Muslim community has played a pivotal role in India’s Freedom Struggle as well.
There are many facts about this but it'll be Impossible for me to write everything in this thread.
#IslamAndPatriotism #IndependenceDayIndia2020 #MuslimsAndPatriotism
The Muslim community has played a pivotal role in India’s Freedom Struggle as well.
There are many facts about this but it'll be Impossible for me to write everything in this thread.
#IslamAndPatriotism #IndependenceDayIndia2020 #MuslimsAndPatriotism
The "Idea of India" isn't the "Idea of religion". Everyone's contribution to freedom struggle is priceless and we Indians are proud of our freedom fighters.
Wishing #IndependenceDay to you!
Wishing #IndependenceDay to you!
