In the context of the Indian National Movement, who was known as ‘Frontier Gandhi’?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan.
- Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan was a Pashtun independence activist against British colonial rule in India.
- He was a political and spiritual leader known for his non-violent opposition and lifelong pacifism. He was also a devout Muslim and an advocate for Hindu-Muslim unity in the Indian subcontinent.
- Because of his similar ideologies and close friendship with Mahatma Gandhi, he was given the name "Frontier Gandhi."