# Sheikh Abdullah

_Kashmiri politician (1905-1982)_

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> Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was an Indian politician who played a central role in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah was the founding leader and President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference. He agitated against the rule of the Maharaja Hari Singh and urged self-rule for Kashmir. He is also known as Sher-e-Kashmir and Father of the State of Jammu & Kashmir ("Baba-e-Qaum").

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 December 1905 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Soura ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P19))
- **Died:** 8 September 1982 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P570))
- **Place of death:** Srinagar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P20))
- **Citizenship:** India; British Raj ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; chemist; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P106))
- **Political party:** Jammu & Kashmir National Conference ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P102))
- **Education:** Islamia College; Aligarh Muslim University; Sri Pratap College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P69))
- **Spouse:** Begum Akbar Jahan Abdullah ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P26))
- **Positions held:** Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (25 February 1975 – 8 September 1982); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (5 March 1948 – 9 August 1953); Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (6 July 1946 – 24 January 1950); member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P39))
- **Awards:** Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328#P166))

## Questions

**When was Sheikh Abdullah born?**  
Sheikh Abdullah was born on 5 December 1905 in Soura.

**What positions has Sheikh Abdullah held?**  
Positions held by Sheikh Abdullah include: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1975–1982); Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (1948–1953); Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (1946–1950); member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

**Where did Sheikh Abdullah study?**  
Sheikh Abdullah was educated at Islamia College, Aligarh Muslim University, Sri Pratap College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sheikh Abdullah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Abdullah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q983328](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q983328) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sheikh Abdullah 1988 stamp of India.jpg by India Post, Government of India (GODL-India)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sheikh_Abdullah_1988_stamp_of_India.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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