Political Contest Between Muslims of Sindh and the British Government during the Hijrat Movement

Abstract

The modern history of Sindh remains an extensive area of scholarly research, analyzing various dimensions of colonial rule, anti-imperial campaigns, and the complex political landscape in contemporary history. However, British power in colonial India spanned two centuries, empowering indigenous societies and reforming the education system. The influence of British colonialism was particularly significant among Muslim scholars. Colonizers tried to attract Muslim scholars to their needs. However, internal conflicts and ideological differences among Muslim scholars, especially in Sindh, have often been overlooked in mainstream historiography. The proposed research aims to highlight the British behavior towards Sindh and expose the British colonial benefits. This study examines the evolving divisions among Muslims in colonial Sindh, highlighting the First World War as a turning point in anti-colonial resistance. The era saw increasing opposition to British rule, challenging the long-standing notion that the sun would never set on the British Empire. The research explores political and ideological rifts within the Muslim community, analyzing colonial policies that shaped these divisions. The study relies on secondary sources, including academic journals, research papers, books, and historical reports, employing a qualitative approach. Through an in-depth analysis of political movements and historical events, it uncovers sectarian and political divergences among Muslims, contextualized within the broad context of colonial history in India, particularly Sindh.