Choudhry Rahmat Ali

Indian-Pakistani political activist and thinker

Choudhry Rahmat Ali - Indian-Pakistani political activist and thinker
Born

November 16th, 1897
127 years ago

Died

1951
74 years ago — 54 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Pakistan

Links & References

Choudhry Rahmat Ali played a significant role in the creation of Pakistan, advocating for a separate nation for Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. In 1933, published a pamphlet titled 'Now or Never', which called for the establishment of Pakistan as an independent homeland for Muslims. He formulated the term 'Pakistan', as an acronym representing the regions with significant Muslim populations in India. His ideas influenced the Pakistan Movement and led to the eventual creation of Pakistan in 1947. Ali's contributions during the struggle for independence emphasized the need for identity and representation for Muslims in a predominantly Hindu India.

Published 'Now or Never' in 1933

Coined the term 'Pakistan'

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