Ghaffar Khan, Nonviolent Badshah of the Pakhtuns
Ghaffar Khan, Nonviolent Badshah of the Pakhtuns by Rajmohan Gandhi is a biography published by Penguin Books India in 2008. This edition, spanning 300 pages, explores the life of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a prominent figure from the Muhammadzai Tribe in the Charsadda Valley. The book delves into his commitment to nonviolence, rooted in his belief in the core tenets of Islam, and his efforts to guide the Pakhtuns away from violent traditions while advocating for a separate Pakhtun homeland.
Readers will find a detailed account of Khan’s response to Mahatma Gandhi’s call for nonviolent resistance against British rule, which led him to establish the Khudai Khidmatgars, an organization dedicated to service and nonviolence. The biography provides insights into Khan’s steadfast principles and the significant sacrifices he made, including his lengthy imprisonments by both British and Pakistani authorities. This work draws parallels between Khan and Gandhi, highlighting their shared commitment to nonviolent activism and the broader implications of their legacies.
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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&Mdash;The Fierce Warrior Pakhtuns Or Pathans Of The North-West Frontier Province&Mdash;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&Rsquo;S Call For Nonviolent Resistance Against British Rule And Badshah Khan, Responded By Raising The Khudai Khidmatgars (&Lsquo;Servants Of God&Rsquo;), An &Lsquo;Army&Rsquo; 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 &Lsquo;Brother In Spirit&Rsquo;.
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