John Plamenatz defines ‘Nationalism' as "the desire to preserve or enhance peoples national or cultural identity, when that identity is threatened or the desire to transform or even create it when it is felt to be inadequate or lacking." In the light of above definition, briefly but comprehensively discuss the respective roles played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim nationalism in India.

Discuss · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Define the terms
• ☐ Give evidence

Debate: Was the Two-Nation Theory a reaction to events or an inherent Muslim identity?