The Simla Deputation:

The anti-partition riots by the Hindus had convinced

the Muslims that expecting fair play and justice from
the Hindus would be a futile idea. So, Muslims started
to secure their own interests. They also feared that in
any future political arrangements, Hindus would
dominate the Muslims. So, prominent Muslims leaders
decided to met Lord Minto at Simla on 1 October 1906.
The delegation consisted of 35 members and led by Sir
Aga Khan.
Demands:
 In all local and provincial elections, Muslims
must be separately represented i.e. the
delegation demanded separate electorate
 Muslims must be given weightage in all

elected bodies, i.e.. They should have more

seats than their ratio of population. This
demand was made on Muslims ratio in land
and Army.
The viceroy accepted both demands and
assured Muslims that their interests would be
safeguarded in any future arrangements.
Importance:
 It had great political significance in the history
of Muslims in United India.
 Attempts by Sir Syed and others to improve

relations between the British government and

the Muslims had been successful
 First constitutional demands by the Muslims
 The Muslims rejected the idea of a single nation
 Muslims portrayed themselves as a separate

community
 It was the first step towards creation of

Pakistan