The Frontier Gandhi My Life And Struggle The Autobiography Of Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Author : Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788194969143
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Frontier Gandhi written by Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Affectionately known as 'Bacha' Khan or 'Badshah' Khan amongst his people, Khan Abdul Ghaffar's life was dedicated to the social reform of the Pukhtuns, who traditionally adhere to a strict code of life called 'Pukhtunwali', which is governed by rather rigid tribal norms. Bacha Khan is an acknowledged leader in the hearts of the Pukhtuns across the world, due to his life long struggle to modernize Pukhtun society and his teachings of non-violence, adopted by his Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) party, during the struggle for independence against the British. He stands tall in the pantheon of leaders of the movement for independence. A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, his success in mobilizing the Pukhtuns of the North-West Frontier Province and the Tribal Areas through a non-violent struggle, had significant bearing on this movement, in which the Khudai Khidmatgar allied with the Indian National Congress. The Pushto edition of Bacha Khan's autobiography was first published in 1983 in Afghanistan, when he was 93 years old. Nearly four decades later the book has been translated and published for the first time in English. This translation was painstakingly done by Sahibzada at the request of Shandana Humayun Khan, to whom he has dedicated the book. Shandana's maternal great-grandfather was Qazi Ataullah, a close lieutenant of Bacha Khan's and a key figure in the Khudai Khidmatgar movement. Before the translation process started, Sahibzada and Shandana visited several members of Bacha Khan's family including his grandsons Nasir Ali Khan, Asfandayar Wali Khan and Saleem Jan. The translator shared a close friendship with Bacha Khan's son, Abdul Ghani Khan, the greatest Pukhtun poet of the century. The book is a result of the participation of several members of his family and those who have spent their lives studying Bacha Khan's philosophy. For the first time Bacha Khan's thoughts on Pukhtun society, his vision for a more equitable world achieved along the lines of non-violence have been researched, translated and made available for the world in his own words.

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Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 8194969182
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Frontier Gandhi: My Life and Struggle: The Autobiography of Abdul Ghaffar Khan written by and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1936, Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada, joined the erstwhile Civil Service of Pakistan in 1959. After serving in a number of assignments in the Provincial bureaucracy of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which included that of the Chief Secretary, he was transferred to Islamabad in 1987. There he served as Secretary to the Federal Government in different ministries and superannuated in 1996 as the Cabinet Secretary. Thereafter, he went on to become a member of the Federal Public Service Commission, a member of the National Security Council, Chairman of the Federal Lands Commission, Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) of Pakistan and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Tribal Affairs. He finally retired from public service in 2008. He is the author of the Pilgrim of Beauty and A Breath of Fresh Air. The former contains translations into English of selected poems of the famous Pukhtun poet, Ghani Khan, who was Ghaffar Khan’s son. The latter is a compilation of the speeches and interventions of Ghani Khan in the Central Legislative Assembly of India, 1946. Imtiaz Ahmad had a close friendship with Abdul Ghani Khan, who is the greatest Pukhtun poet of the century, was an artist and also a Member of the Indian Legislative Assembly in 1946–47. He first met him in 1947–48 and remained closely associated with him until his death in 1996.

Author : Rajmohan Gandhi
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9351181650
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghaffar Khan written by Rajmohan Gandhi and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.The author looks at Ghaffar Khan 'with the spectacles of today rather than those of 1947', emphasizing that for people in the twenty-first century who live in the shadow of 9/11, Badshah Khan's unwavering commitment to nonviolence and Hindu-Muslim unity offers valuable lessons.

Author : Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Publisher : S&S Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Khudai Khidmatgar and National Movement written by Abdul Ghaffar Khan and published by S&S Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speeches, chiefly on Indian politics, delivered during 1930-1934 at different centers in India by an Indian nationalist.

Author : Meena Manishika
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biography of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan written by Meena Manishika and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan: Inspirational Biographies for Children by Meena Manishika: This book is a biography of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun independence activist and leader who is often credited with promoting nonviolent resistance against British colonialism in India. The book explores Khan's life and work, and celebrates his legacy as a great leader and advocate for social justice and human rights. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan": Social Justice and Human Rights: The book celebrates Khan's commitment to social justice and human rights, highlighting his advocacy for nonviolent resistance and his many contributions to the cause of Indian independence. Inspiration: The book provides inspiration and motivation for young readers, encouraging them to become advocates for social justice and human rights in their own lives and communities. Cultural History: The book places Khan's life and work in its cultural and historical context, highlighting the many challenges and obstacles he faced in pursuing his goals and dreams. Meena Manishika is an Indian author and journalist who has written extensively on a wide range of subjects, including history, politics, and social justice. Her biography of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Indian independence movement and the legacy of nonviolent resistance.

Author : Muhammad Soaleh Korejo
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Frontier Gandhi written by Muhammad Soaleh Korejo and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the life of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, 1891-1988, prominent Pushtun political leader.

Author : Mukulika Banerjee
Publisher : James Currey Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780852552735
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pathan Unarmed written by Mukulika Banerjee and published by James Currey Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the rise in the inter-war years of a Gandhian influenced non-violent movement in the North West Frontier.

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : Nilgiri Press
ISBN 13 : 1888314001
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nonviolent Soldier of Islam written by Eknath Easwaran and published by Nilgiri Press. This book was released on 1999-11-08 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The progeny of a Muslim tribe steeped in a tradition of blood revenge, Badshah Khan raised history's first nonviolent army and joined Mahatma Gandhi in civil disobedience to British rule in India. His story of hard-won victory offers inspiration for nonviolent solutions to today's world struggles.

Author : Shiri Ram Bakshi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abdul Ghaffar Khan written by Shiri Ram Bakshi and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Commonly known as the Frontier Ghandhi, played a most conspicuous role in the freedom movement of our sub- continent. A true Gandhian as he was organised the Khudai Khidamtgars in his province and generated the spirit of non-violence among millions of his followers. His life was of complete dedication and sacrifice having deep linkage with the anti - Raj Stance. He suffered in jails for several years along with the pathan satyagrahis. The work deals with his political career and the long - drawn struggle for a few decades in which he fought for the basic right of his people. His struggle continued till the last day of his life. Indeed he was the most respected leader in the twentieth century.

Author : Narendra Singh Sarila
Publisher : Constable
ISBN 13 : 1472128222
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Shadow of the Great Game written by Narendra Singh Sarila and published by Constable. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of Indias Partition. The partition of India in 1947 was the only way to contain intractable religious differences as the subcontinent moved towards independence - or so the story goes. But this dramatic new history reveals previously overlooked links between British strategic interests - in the oil wells of the Middle East and maintaining access to its Indian Ocean territories - and partition. Narendra Singh Sarela reveals here how hte Great Gane against the Soviet Union cast a long shadow. The top-secret documentary evidence unearthed by the author sheds new light on several prominent figures, including Gandhi, Jinnah, Mountbatten, Churchill, Attlee, Wavell and Nerhu. This radical reassessment of one of the key events in British colonial history is important in itself, but its claim that many of the roots of Islamic terrorism sweeping the world today lie in the partition of India has much wider implications.