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Modern Indian History›Ch 4: Rise of Nationalism›Muslim League & Morley-Minto Reforms
Communal Electorates, 1909 Act, and Delhi Capital Shift
The Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims, systematically planting the seeds of communal politics. Meanwhile, the Muslim League founded in 1906 and the 1911 Delhi Durbar reshaped Indian nationalism.
Quick Memory Hooks
| Year & Event | Key Leader / Viceroy | Main Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 Muslim League | Aga Khan / Salimullah | Political rights for Muslims |
| 1909 Morley-Minto | Lord Minto / Morley | Separate electorates |
| 1911 Delhi Durbar | Lord Hardinge | Capital shift & Partition annul |
Dhaka 1906
(Muslim League Founded)
Muslim League Founded
All-India Muslim League was born in Dhaka.
Act 1909
(Separate Electorates)
Separate Electorates
Lord Minto introduced communal voting.
Delhi 1911
(Capital Shifted)
Capital Shifted
Capital moved from Calcutta to Delhi.
Annulment
(Bengal United)
Bengal United
Partition of Bengal was cancelled.
Muslim League formed in 1905Muslim League formed in 1906
1905 was Bengal Partition; League came one year later in 1906.
Capital shifted in 1912Capital shifted in 1911
Announced in Dec 1911 at Delhi Durbar, though formally shifted in 1912.
Montagu-Chelmsford had separate electoratesMorley-Minto introduced separate electorates
Do not confuse 1909 Morley-Minto with 1919 Montagu-Chelmsford reforms.
Q1.Who is known as the Father of Communal Electorate in India?
Q2.In which year was the capital of British India shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?