“In which year did the Indian National Congress first acknowledge the All-India Muslim League as representing Muslims?”

"In 1916 the Indian National Congress recognized the All-India Muslim League as the political voice of Muslims during the Lucknow Pact. This agreement allocated separate electorates for Muslims a key step toward addressing communal representation in British India. The pact shaped the political landscape leading to Pakistan’s eventual creation. Studying this event provides insight into the evolution of Muslim political identity and the dynamics of pre-partition negotiations influencing South Asian history and modern politics."