Category: Pakistan Affairs | Last updated: 2026-09-18

Allama Iqbal's vision for a separate Muslim state was primarily rooted in the idea of:

A) Economic exploitation by Hindus
B) Preservation of Muslim identity, culture, and religious values
C) Achieving political dominance over other communities
D) Creating a buffer state against foreign invasion

Explanation

Iqbal believed that Muslims in British India constituted a distinct nation with their own unique culture, religion, and way of life. A separate state was essential to protect and develop this identity from being assimilated into a Hindu-majority India.

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