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	'''Maulana Mazharul Haque''' (22 December ~~1886~~ – 2 January 1930) was an [[educationist]], a [[lawyer]], [[Indian independence movement\|independence activist]] and a [[freedom fighter]] of the [[Indian National Movement]].<ref name= Decan>{{cite web \|last1=Kumar \|first1=Abhay \|title=Bihar Vidyapeeth Founded by Gandhi to be revived. \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/471328/bihar-vidyapeeth-founded-gandhi-revived.html \|website=Deccan herald. \|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>		'''Maulana Mazharul Haque''' (22 December 1866 – 2 January 1930) was an [[educationist]], a [[lawyer]], [[Indian independence movement\|independence activist]] and a [[freedom fighter]] of the [[Indian National Movement]].<ref name= Decan>{{cite web \|last1=Kumar \|first1=Abhay \|title=Bihar Vidyapeeth Founded by Gandhi to be revived. \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/471328/bihar-vidyapeeth-founded-gandhi-revived.html \|website=Deccan herald. \|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Maulana Mazharul Haque was born on 22 December 1866 in [[~~Brahmpur~~]], [[Patna]], [[Bihar]].<ref name=JSTOR>{{cite journal \|last1=Raza \|first1=Sayed \|title=Mazharul Haque: A pioneer of Sadaqat Ashram and Bihar Vidyapith. \|journal= Proceedings of the Indian History Congress\|date=2009–2010 \|volume=70 \|pages=705–712 \|jstor=44147718 \|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44147718 \|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>		Maulana Mazharul Haque was born on 22 December 1866 in [[Bahpura]], [[Patna]], [[Bihar]].<ref name=JSTOR>{{cite journal \|last1=Raza \|first1=Sayed \|title=Mazharul Haque: A pioneer of Sadaqat Ashram and Bihar Vidyapith. \|journal= Proceedings of the Indian History Congress\|date=2009–2010 \|volume=70 \|pages=705–712 \|jstor=44147718 \|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44147718 \|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

	He got his early education at Patna College and Canning College, Lucknow, and moved to England in 1888 to pursue legal studies. There he was introduced to Mahatma Gandhi, which lasted a lifetime.		He got his early education at Patna College and Canning College, Lucknow, and moved to England in 1888 to pursue legal studies. There he was introduced to Mahatma Gandhi, which lasted a lifetime.
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	== Life after 1891 ==		== Life after 1891 ==

	In 1891, he returned to India as a barrister and joined the judicial services. In 1896, he started ~~practicing~~ as a lawyer. In 1906, he left Chhapra and started ~~practicing~~ in Patna and in the same year he was elected Vice-President of Bihar Congress Committee.		In 1891, he returned to India as a barrister and joined the judicial services. In 1896, he started practising as a lawyer. In 1906, he left Chhapra and started practising in Patna and in the same year he was elected Vice-President of Bihar Congress Committee.

	Between 1910 - 11 he was elected a member of the Imperial Legislative Council of India (British Parliament). In 1911, a third "Bihar State Conference" was held under the chairmanship of Maulana at the conference to demand a separate Bihar state.		Between 1910-11 he was elected as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council of India (British Parliament). In 1911, a third "Bihar State Conference" was held under the chairmanship of Maulana at the conference to demand a separate Bihar state.

	He played an important role in the Treaty of Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916. ~~Joined~~ the Home Rule Movement started by Mrs. Annie Besant in 1916~~. Actively~~ participated in the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917. Mahatma Gandhi's guest hospitality came to Patna for Champaran Satyagraha at his home "Sikandar Manzil"		He played an important role in the Treaty of Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916. He joined the Home Rule Movement started by Mrs. Annie Besant in 1916 and actively participated in the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917. Mahatma Gandhi's guest hospitality came to Patna for Champaran Satyagraha at his home "Sikandar Manzil".

	During 1919, he played an active role in the Khilafat Movement and in 1920 ~~by joining~~ the Non-Cooperation Movement on Gandhiji's call. In 1921, Gandhiji was impressed and established "Sadaqat Ashram" (abode of truth) in Patna. From the same ashram, Maulana started a weekly magazine called "Motherland". He was a strong advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. His statement was "Whether we are Hindus or Muslims, we are on the same boat. If we overcome, we will sink, we will sink together.		During 1919, he played an active role in the Khilafat Movement and in 1920 he joined the Non-Cooperation Movement on Gandhiji's call. In 1921, Gandhiji was impressed and established "Sadaqat Ashram" (abode of truth) in Patna. From the same ashram, Maulana started a weekly magazine called "Motherland". He was a strong advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. His statement was "Whether we are Hindus or Muslims, we are on the same boat. If we overcome, we will sink, we will sink together".

	~~Announced~~ his retirement from active politics in the ~~year~~ 1926~~. But~~ leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Azad and Nehru never left him. ~~But regrettably he could not see independent India and~~ on 2 January 1930~~, said goodbye to this world~~.		He announced his retirement from active politics in the 1926, but leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Azad and Nehru never left him. He died on 2 January 1930.
			A residential colony in siwan is named after him (Maulana Mazharul haq colony or better known MM Colony) .

	A stamp was issued in his ~~honor~~ by the Indian Postal Service in 1981 and in 1998, Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic Persian University was established in Patna in his memory. ~~Which will always remind him of his contribution.~~		A stamp was issued in his honour by the Indian Postal Service in 1981 and in 1998, Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic Persian University was established in Patna in his memory.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Maulana Mazharul Haque, who strongly believed in sacrificing personal interests for achieving common interests \|url=http://heritagetimes.in/maulana-mazharul-haque-who-strongly-believed-in-sacrificing-personal-interests-for-achieving-common-interests/ \|website=Heritage times.com}}</ref><ref name=Decan /><ref name=JSTOR /><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Khan \|first1=MI \|title=With Gandhian heritage, campus in shambles, what is Bihar Vidyapeeth's future? \|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/with-gandhian-heritage-campus-in-shambles-what-is-bihar-vidyapeeths-future-4250795.html/amp \|website=Firstpost.com \|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web \|title=Maulana Mazharul Haque, who strongly believed in sacrificing personal interests for achieving common interests
	\|url=http://heritagetimes.in/maulana-mazharul-haque-who-strongly-believed-in-sacrificing-personal-interests-for-achieving-common-interests/ \|website=Heritage times.com}}~~</ref>~~

	</ref><ref name=Decan /><ref name=JSTOR /><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Khan \|first1=MI \|title=With Gandhian heritage, campus in shambles, what is Bihar Vidyapeeth's future? \|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/with-gandhian-heritage-campus-in-shambles-what-is-bihar-vidyapeeths-future-4250795.html/amp \|website=Firstpost.com \|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

	== Citated Sources ==		== Citated Sources ==

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{{Infobox person
| name = Maulana Mazharul Haque
| image = Mazharul_Haque.jpg
| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1866|12|22}}
| birth_place = [[Brahmpur]], [[Patna]], [[Bihar]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1930|1|2|1866|12|22}}
| death_place = [[Saran district|Saran]], [[India]]
| occupation = Theologian, educationist, political activist & freedom fighter, Lawyer
| spouse =
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'''Maulana Mazharul Haque''' (22 December 1886 – 2 January 1930) was an [[educationist]], a [[lawyer]], [[Indian independence movement|independence activist]] and a [[freedom fighter]] of the [[Indian National Movement]].<ref name= Decan>{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Abhay |title=Bihar Vidyapeeth Founded by Gandhi to be revived. |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/471328/bihar-vidyapeeth-founded-gandhi-revived.html |website=Deccan herald. |accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Maulana Mazharul Haque was born on 22 December 1866 in [[Brahmpur]], [[Patna]], [[Bihar]].<ref name=JSTOR>{{cite journal |last1=Raza |first1=Sayed |title=Mazharul Haque: A pioneer of Sadaqat Ashram and Bihar Vidyapith. |journal= Proceedings of the Indian History Congress|date=2009–2010 |volume=70 |pages=705–712 |jstor=44147718 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44147718 |accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

He got his early education at Patna College and Canning College, Lucknow, and moved to England in 1888 to pursue legal studies. There he was introduced to Mahatma Gandhi, which lasted a lifetime.

He constructed a house in [[Faridpur siwan bihar]] and named it ''Ashiyana''. In the 18th Century, ''Ashiyana'' was a center for Freedom Fighters and it was visited by many nationalists, including Dr. Rajendra Prasad and [[Mahatma Gandhi]].<ref name='Telegraph'>{{cite web |last1=K Singh |first1=Rakesh |title=Centre of freedom movement cries for attention- ruins tells us a sad story of neglect and mismanagement face by place of Maulana Mazharul Haque. |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/centre-of-freedom-movement-cries-for-attention-ruins-tell-a-sad-tale-of-neglect-and-mismanagement-faced-by-the-palace-of-maulana-mazharul-haque/cid/446812 |website=The Telegraph |accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

== Life after 1891 ==

In 1891, he returned to India as a barrister and joined the judicial services. In 1896, he started practicing as a lawyer. In 1906, he left Chhapra and started practicing in Patna and in the same year he was elected Vice-President of Bihar Congress Committee.

Between 1910 - 11 he was elected a member of the Imperial Legislative Council of India (British Parliament). In 1911, a third "Bihar State Conference" was held under the chairmanship of Maulana at the conference to demand a separate Bihar state.

He played an important role in the Treaty of Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916. Joined the Home Rule Movement started by Mrs. Annie Besant in 1916. Actively participated in the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917. Mahatma Gandhi's guest hospitality came to Patna for Champaran Satyagraha at his home "Sikandar Manzil"

During 1919, he played an active role in the Khilafat Movement and in 1920 by joining the Non-Cooperation Movement on Gandhiji's call. In 1921, Gandhiji was impressed and established "Sadaqat Ashram" (abode of truth) in Patna. From the same ashram, Maulana started a weekly magazine called "Motherland". He was a strong advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. His statement was "Whether we are Hindus or Muslims, we are on the same boat. If we overcome, we will sink, we will sink together.

Announced his retirement from active politics in the year 1926. But leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Azad and Nehru never left him. But regrettably he could not see independent India and on 2 January 1930, said goodbye to this world.

A stamp was issued in his honor by the Indian Postal Service in 1981 and in 1998, Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic Persian University was established in Patna in his memory. Which will always remind him of his contribution.
<ref>{{cite web |title=Maulana Mazharul Haque, who strongly believed in sacrificing personal interests for achieving common interests
|url=http://heritagetimes.in/maulana-mazharul-haque-who-strongly-believed-in-sacrificing-personal-interests-for-achieving-common-interests/ |website=Heritage times.com}}</ref>

</ref><ref name=Decan /><ref name=JSTOR /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=MI |title=With Gandhian heritage, campus in shambles, what is Bihar Vidyapeeth's future? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/with-gandhian-heritage-campus-in-shambles-what-is-bihar-vidyapeeths-future-4250795.html/amp |website=Firstpost.com |accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>

== Citated Sources ==
* {{cite book| ref= Rajendra
| last1 = Prasad
| given1 = Rajendra
| year = 1946
| title = India Divided
| publisher =
}}

* {{cite book
| last1 = Kumar
| given1 = Nirmal
| year = 2009
| title = Mazharul Haque- A Political Biography
| publisher =
| isbn = 9788190761307
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=1Ds_0Lz67uwC&pg=PA69
}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.chhapra.co.in/person5.html}}

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