Which freedom fighter was also known as ‘Badshah Khan’ or ‘Frontier Gandhi’?
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Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1: Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Explanation:
- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' or 'Badshah Khan' due to his non-violent struggle and his unwavering allegiance to the principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Khudai Khidmatgar: In 1929, he founded an organization called 'Khudai Khidmatgar' (Servants of God), which is also known as the 'Red Shirts' movement.
- The Path of Non-violence: He was a Pashtun leader from the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and spread the message of non-violence within the often-violent Pashtun society.
- Bharat Ratna: In 1987, he became the first non-Indian citizen to receive the Bharat Ratna.
- Opposition to Partition: He strongly opposed the partition of India.
Information regarding other options:
- For competitive examinations, it is also important to understand other freedom fighters:
- Ashfaqulla Khan (Option 2): He was a great revolutionary and one of the prime accused in the Kakori Train Robbery (1925). He was hanged along with Ram Prasad Bismil.
- Zakir Hussain Khan (Option 3): He was the third President of India and a renowned educationist. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of Jamia Millia Islamia.
- Hakim Ajmal Khan (Option 4): He was a renowned Unani physician and a leader of the Congress party. He presided over the 1921 Ahmedabad session of the Congress.
Important questions for upcoming examinations:
Question: Who was the founder of the 'Red Shirts' movement?
Answer: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Question: Who was the first foreigner to be honored with the Bharat Ratna?
Answer: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Question: In which year did the 'Kakori Incident' take place?
Answer: 1925.