Mustafa Castle

Mustafa Castle: Dearly treasured family heirloom by the clan it blesses, a significant block of hist It therefore stood by when history was in the making. Naidu.

Mustafa Castle reserves a valuable place in the realm of the Subcontinent's heritage. There was a golden time when Mustafa Castle used to host plush rendezvouses, and stately occasions bustling with the presence of great notables of the time from aristocratic to prodigious figures. As gradual times seemed dismal and considerably less promising, Mustafa Castle bare witnessed the exemplification of

zeal and literacy during the exalted days of a bygone era - which today is denoted in the pages of history with regard to the Indian Subcontinent. It stood by when India's fate as a self-contained country was concerned - as the Khilafat Movement became a part of Indian Independence Movement. It stood by when the great partition came into question. History was literally inked behind its concealed doors and discussions of pioneering affairs carried out within its premises. Mustafa Castle is a grand and a historical building located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The first phase of the building was completed in 1899 and later in 1901 by Nawab Mohammad Ishak Khan as his homage to the memory and honour of his father Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta - who, prior to Mustafa Castle's existence, was wrongly accused and imprisoned by the Englishmen on that very premises during the 1857 revolt. The building was designed by Nawab Ishak Khan himself with the help of some assistants who had experience in building barracks for the British Army. It was from 1918-1958, that Mustafa Castle attained its eminence as a hive of political activity. Some of the most distinguished political characters to have stayed and visited Mustafa Castle were Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan, Lord Louis Mountbatten, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Govind Ballabh Pant, and Mrs. The political eminence was obtained due to the fact that, Nawab M. Ishak Khan's son, Nawab M. Ismail Khan was a maven himself and a leading figure in the world of politics; who selflessly devoted his life to the welfare of the native in India. Nawab M. Ismail Khan was one of the founding fathers of P**istan. He provided inestimable time, effort and assistance to the Muslim League Working Committee - of which he had been in the forefront of along with Mohammad Ali Jinnah - for the cause of establishing a separate realm, a haven for Muslims deprived of their rights. Ismail Khan nor the Muslim League Working Committee were originally in favour of a separate nation, but under the given circumstances at the time, it was reasonable to proceed with the partition. Several attempts by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan were made to enticingly have Nawab M. Ismail Khan migrate to P**istan but impelled by his utter modesty and nobleness, Nawab M. Ismail Khan decided to forsake the highest of authoritative positions there to stay back in India to continually render his services to the Muslims who were destined to remain in India. He fulfilled the role of being a philanthropist and an Islamic reformer until his last breath on the 28th of June, 1958. Well over a century into the present, Mustafa Castle stands as firmly and as graciously as it always did. The building has been the residence of Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta's clan ever since its establishment in 1899. Note: To acquire more on Mustafa Castle, everyone is encouraged post on our wall. Particular questions shall be appreciated.

04/06/2014

The experience is cathartic, to say the very least. I am often rendered spell-bound when sitting motionless under beams and beside walls that have witnessed pivotal moments, and thus bear the scent of the elderly who have left whiffs of nobleness throughout the structure’s century-old existence. It is overwhelming, and also bewildering, when I sit ruminating on this very matter, listening to the hearty and exquisite overtures of a composition that includes an elegant and native instrument, such as the Sitar. It is furthermore overwhelming to witness the sun awaken to its blissful proposal. The Castle hosts an exuberant show, whereby the rays of the sun -- as they breach the grand windows’ bulwark, grow in intensity, and hover about the premises -- dance senselessly to the imbibing tunes of the Sitar and celebrate the sanctity of the Castle. Thenceforth, be assured that a spirited day awaits.

MMK.

08/07/2013

'The most illustrative of this critical standard was Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta, whose critical acumen and poetic taste has been applauded by no less a poet than the great Ghalib, who took pride in the fact that he did not include any of his composition in his Diwan unlsess approved by Mustafa Khan.' -- Nazeer Akbarabadi.

28/06/2013

http://pakistan.onepakistan.com.pk/news/city/karachi/223950-nawab-ismail-khans-55th-death-anniversary-today.html

Nawab Ismail Khan’s 55th death anniversary today Karachi, The 55th Death Anniversary of prominent P**istan Movement leader Nawab Ismail Khan will be observed tomorrow (Friday). Nawab Ismail was consider

04/06/2013

Mustafa Castle on paper, prior to its construction -- a hand-drawn illustration of Mustafa Castle by its creator, Nawab Mohammad Ishak Khan. Circa mid/late 1890s.

Photo courtesy: Hussain Madani.

17/09/2012

A quick fact for the people who haven't read Mustafa Castle's history - did you know that in the heart of Mustafa Castle is a room where the renowned poet, Nawab Mustafa Khan Shefta was imprisoned by the Englishmen? He was wrongly accused of having to support the uprising that resulted in the dreaded 1857 mutiny. So Nawab Shefta's son, Nawab M. Ishak Khan decided to build his family home upon that very patch of land where his father bore the reluctant burden of being prosecuted.

A guillotine was said to have existed some 40 yards from the Castle, where prisoners were executed. To appease the lost souls, the guillotine was brought down to build a Masjid/Mosque instead. It still exists today.

12/09/2012

Yesterday was the 64th death anniversary of a noble soul - Mr. Jinnah. He was a gentleman who also visited Mustafa Castle to absorbingly discuss the fate of the people of the Subcontinent, and a prospective nation with the rest of the Working Committee. If one has understood the odyssey and soaked historical facts, it'll be a known fact that neither of the Muslim League leaders were originally in favour of the partition. Alas, former times demanded so hence the birth of P**istan. May Mr. Jinnah's soul be granted one of the highest heavenly abodes for his commendable contribution to dignity and peace in the Subcontinent.

'To live in the hearts you leave behind, is not to die.'

01/09/2012

Here's yet another - in addition to the other uploaded earlier of the All-India Muslim League Working Committee. Nawab M. Ismail Khan (centre) amongst other preeminent leaders. To name a few - M. A. Jinnah, Raja Sahib of Mehmoodabad, Khawaja Nazimuddin, Liaquat Ali Khan, Hussain Imam, Begum Mohammad Ali Jouhar and so forth.

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Recommended footage -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTvt0oXUzPA&feature=player_embedded

Location: Mr. Jinnah's private residence, 2 Mount Pleasant Road on Malabar Hills, Bombay.

Dated August, 1941.

Mohammad Ismail Khan (Indian politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

26/08/2012

Quite a page. It has come to our attention that there exists a page for Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan as a 'public figure' (automatically redirected from Wikipedia). Do add 'likes' for a prodigious gentleman from the historic city of Meerut. The facebook link is as follows -

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mohammad-Ismail-Khan/292447724161252

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Ismail_Khan_(Indian_politician)

Mohammad Ismail Khan (Indian politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan (Urdu: محمد اسماعیل خان) was an eminent Indian Muslim politician and leading activist of the All-India Muslim League, who stood in the forefront of the Kilafat and P**istan Movement. Nawab Mohammad Ismail Khan was one of the founding members of the Islamic Republic of P**i...

23/08/2012

A photograph of the All-India Muslim League Working Committee. Nawab Sahib, of course, can be seen seated amongst other honourable members.

A rare footage of a similar session in progress -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTvt0oXUzPA&feature=player_embedded

Location: Mr. Jinnah's private residence, 2 Mount Pleasant Road on Malabar Hills, Bombay.

Dated August, 1941.

16/08/2012

It is wonderful to see the concentration of compassionate people. It is lovely to see the enthusiasm rise. I express my gratitude towards each and everyone linked to Mustafa Castle and the exhibition of its heritage.

Best wishes,

M. M. Khan.

14/08/2012

The Lahore Resolution, commonly known as the P**istan Resolution; was a formal political statement adopted by the Muslim League on the occasion of its three-day general session on March 22–24, 1940 that called for the creation of independent states for Muslims in British India.

A nation forged by literacy, and aristocracy; assisted by pen, and paper. A monumental and historic event - exemplary by all means. Here is an authentic photograph from that spirited moment which is now confined to the pages of history.

13/08/2012

An unambiguously rare footage of the 1941 AIML Working Committee session, which was held at M.A. Jinnah's private residence - Jinnah House at Malabar Hills (Mount Pleasant Road) in Bombay. Nawab M. Ismail Khan is clearly visible; the third gentleman (seated) towards Liaquat Ali Khan. I possess authentic photographs from this very day which I shall upload soon.

- Mohammad Musa Khan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTvt0oXUzPA&feature=player_embedded

VIFOPEMJ1941085001 Information and download: http://www.gandhimedia.org/cgi-bin/gm/gm.cgi?action=view&link=Video/Footage_and_Newsreels/Personalities/Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah&image=V...

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