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Mazharul Haque(1866-1930)appeared on the socio- political horizon at a time when India, reeling under the British misrule,was also faced with severe social evils.Mahatma Gandhi´s social and political movements aimed at mass conciousness gaining ground steadily, Mazharul Haque, a true associate of Mahatma Gandhi,contributed significantly to the gigantic task of social amelioration and political liberation. The book brings into focus the active role played by Mazharul Haque in providing base and force to the Home Rule,the Khilafat and the Non-Cooperation Movement in Bihar. The book also presents the lasting contribution of Haque to the national movement by establishing Sadaqat Ashram and Bihar Vidyapith. This work is a modest endeavour to exhibit how Haque utilised his intellect by taking resort to fearless journalism for highlighting the bane of foreign rule. The book is beneficial for the students and researchers of history,particularly those interested in investigating the popular upsurges against foreign rule witnessed in various parts of world.

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Syed Raza,M.A.(History),Ph.D., M.B.A; An alumni of Patna University, Patna. Has been a Faculty Member of History Dept. for 13 years. Presently, Asst. Prof. in P.G.Dept. of History, J.P. University, Chapra, Bihar, India. Actively engaged in guiding researches, publishing and presenting research papers.

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