The following events in the Chronological order

Arrange the following events in the Chronological order:

1.Surat Split

2. Foundation of All India Hindu Mahasabha

3. Muslim League

4.Ashe Murder

(A) 2, 3, 1, 4
(B) 1, 2, 3, 4
(C) 1, 3, 2, 4
(D) 3, 1, 4, 2

EXPLANATION

1️⃣ Muslim League – 1906

  • The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906 at Dhaka (now in Bangladesh).

  • Leaders involved: Aga Khan, Nawab Salimullah, and others.

  • Aim: To protect Muslim political rights and promote loyalty to the British Government.
    Earliest event among the four.

2️⃣ Surat Split – 1907

  • The Indian National Congress split into Moderates and Extremists during the Surat Session (1907).

  • Moderates: Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Surendranath Banerjee.

  • Extremists: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai.

  • Reason: Ideological differences over methods of achieving self-rule.
    Happened just after the Muslim League was formed.

3️⃣ Ashe Murder – 1911

  • British officer Robert Ashe was assassinated by Vanchinathan at Maniatchi railway station (Tamil Nadu) in 1911.

  • It was part of the growing revolutionary movement against the British.
    Occurred after Surat Split.

4️⃣ Foundation of All India Hindu Mahasabha – 1915

  • The All India Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1915 by Madan Mohan Malaviya and others.

  • It emerged as an organization to represent Hindu political interests.
    Latest event among the four.

✅ Chronological Order

3 → 1 → 4 → 2
(i.e., Muslim League (1906) → Surat Split (1907) → Ashe Murder (1911) → Hindu Mahasabha (1915))

✔️ Correct Answer: (D) 3, 1, 4, 2

The following events in the Chronological order