Jinnah
Jinnah (full name: Muhammad Ali Jinnah) (25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948) was a lawyer, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on 14 August 1947, and then as Pakistan's first Governor-General until his death. He is revered in Pakistan as Quaid-i-Azam (Great Leader) and Baba-i-Qaum (Father of the Nation). His birthday is a national holiday in Pakistan.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Jinnah was born in Karachi; his father was a prosperous merchant. After his family moved to Bombay, he joined the University of Bombay, where he studied law.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Jinnah rose to prominence in the Indian National Congress in the first two decades of the 20th century. In these early years of his political career, Jinnah advocated Hindu–Muslim unity, helping to shape the 1916 Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the All India Muslim League.
Creation of Pakistan[edit | edit source]
Jinnah became a key leader in the All India Muslim League, and proposed a two-nation theory advocating the creation of a separate Muslim-majority nation. He led the League to the Pakistan Movement, which led to the creation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Jinnah's legacy is regarded as the source of Pakistan's political and civil disorder. He left a deep and respected legacy in Pakistan. Innumerable streets, roads and localities in the world are named after Jinnah. Several universities and public buildings in Pakistan bear Jinnah's name.
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