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Modern Indian History›Ch 4: Rise of Nationalism›Home Rule League and Lucknow Pact (1916)
A watershed year of assertive nationalism and Hindu-Muslim unity.
The year 1916 witnessed unprecedented political revival through the Home Rule Movement led by Tilak and Annie Besant, culminating in the historic Lucknow Pact and Congress-League unity.
Memory Hooks
| Event / Body | Key Leader | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Tilak Home Rule | Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Maharashtra, Karnataka, CP, Berar |
| Besant Home Rule | Annie Besant | Rest of India (Madras HQ) |
| Lucknow Pact | A.C. Mazumdar | Congress-League & Moderates-Extremists |
April 1916
(Tilak League launch)
Tilak League launch
Tilak founded his league first at Belgaum in April 1916.
Sept 1916
(Besant League launch)
Besant League launch
Annie Besant launched her All-India Home Rule League in September.
Reunion
(Moderates & Extremists)
Moderates & Extremists
The Surat split of 1907 was formally healed at Lucknow.
Pact
(Congress & League unity)
Congress & League unity
Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims under Lucknow Pact.
Annie Besant started Home Rule firstTilak started Home Rule in April 1916
Tilak's league was established in April 1916, whereas Besant launched hers in September 1916.
Jinnah opposed the Lucknow PactJinnah and Tilak were key architects
M.A. Jinnah played a monumental role in bringing Congress and Muslim League together at Lucknow.
Surat split healed by MountbattenHealed at Lucknow Congress 1916
The 1907 Surat split between Moderates and Extremists ended under A.C. Mazumdar's presidency.
Q1.Who served as the President of the historic Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress in 1916?
Q2.In which month and year did Bal Gangadhar Tilak establish his Home Rule League?