What will you learn from this book
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Nonviolent Philosophy: The book likely delves into Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan's commitment to nonviolence as a philosophy for achieving political and social change.
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Pashtun Culture and Identity: Insight into the cultural and ethnic context of the Pashtun community, and how Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan worked to promote and preserve Pashtun identity.
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Educational Initiatives: Discussion of Khan's efforts to promote education among the Pashtuns and his role in establishing schools and educational institutions.
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Political Activism: An exploration of Khan's involvement in political activism, including his association with the Indian National Congress and his advocacy for Pashtun rights.
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Relationship with Mahatma Gandhi: Insight into the relationship between Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Mahatma Gandhi, both of whom shared a commitment to nonviolence in the pursuit of Indian independence.
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Challenges and Persecution: Discussion of the challenges and persecution faced by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan due to his political beliefs, particularly during the British colonial period.
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Legacy in the Independence Movement: Examination of Khan's contributions to the Indian independence movement and his role in shaping the political landscape of the region.
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Social Reforms: Information about Khan's efforts in advocating for social reforms, gender equality, and other progressive ideas within the Pashtun society.
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Impact on Nonviolent Movements: Exploration of how Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan's commitment to nonviolence influenced other movements and leaders globally.
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Post-Independence Years: Insights into Khan's life and activities after the independence of India, including his experiences in Pakistan.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0670057657 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780670057658 |
| No of pages | 300 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Penguin India |
| Published Date | 22 Jun 2004 |
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Born into the Muhammadzai tribe, from the Charsadda valley in the Pakhtun heartland, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was a passionate believer in the nonviolent core of Islam and sought to wean his people—the fierce warrior Pakhtuns or Pathans of the North-West Frontier Province—from their violent traditions and fight for a separate Pakhtun homeland that would no longer be a buffer between Russia and Britain in the Great Game. In 1929 came Mahatma Gandhi’s call for nonviolent resistance against British rule and Badshah Khan, responded by raising the Khudai Khidmatgars (‘Servants of God’), an ‘army’ of 1,00,000 men who pledged themselves to the service of mankind and nonviolence as a creed. For this, and for his steadfast devotion to his principles, this towering figure was imprisoned for a total of twenty-seven years, first by the British and later by the Pakistani government. This is a perceptive biography that offers fresh insights into the life and achievements of an extraordinary man, drawing close parallels with the life of Mahatma Gandhi, his ‘brother in spirit’.