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Today in History: Aga Khan III meets Minto, births Muslim League

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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On 1 October 1906, Aga Khan III led a Simla deputation of 35 Muslim leaders to Viceroy Lord Minto’s Viceregal Lodge, demanding increased political representation for Muslims. Minto’s favorable response paved the way for the All-India Muslim League’s creation in December, a party that later drove the movement for Pakistan.

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On 1 October 1906, Aga Khan III led a Simla deputation of 35 Muslim leaders to Viceroy Lord Minto’s Viceregal Lodge, demanding increased political representation for Muslims. Minto’s favorable response paved the way for the All-India Muslim League’s creation in December, a party that later drove the movement for Pakistan.