Shimla Delegation

1. Pakistan Studies

2. Shimla Delegation
Liberal Party won the election in England in 1905. It
believed in giving adequate safeguards to Indian
people by introducing constitutional reforms . So a
delegation of prominent Muslim Leaders from all over
the country was formed under the leader ship of Sir
Agha Khan.

3. Formation of Shimla Delegation
The delegation was comprises of 35
prominent Muslim Leaders known as
Shimla Deputation called on the Viceroy
on 1st Oct. 1906.

4. Demands of Shimla Delegation
Demand of Separate Electorate
Demand of Share in Govt. Service
Membership of judges and Executive
Coucile

5. Representation in Senate and
Syndicate of Universities
Making of University

6. Response of Lord Minto
I am aware of injustices and aggression indicted upon
the Muslims and I am also trying to compensate them.
I will definitely take these demands to the committee
which come to India to implement constitutional
reforms and will compile the recommendations.

7. Importance of Shimla Delegation
Basis of Pakistan Movement
Security for Islamic Ideology
Protection of Muslim Rights and
Interests

8. Represantation in Administration and
Judiciary
Educational Development of Muslims

9. Conclusion
It was a great achievement of Shimla Deputation to
have convinced the Viceroy about genuineness of the
Muslim’s demand. Them Muslims were now that
organized efforts were essential to press for the
acceptance of demands.