138-906: (Redirected from Mohammedan SC ) Mohammedan Sporting Club or Mohammedan SC may refer to the following sports teams: Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) , sports club in Kolkata, India Mohammedan SC Futsal , futsal club in Kolkata Mohammedan SC (Dhaka) , sports club in Dhaka, Bangladesh Mohammedan SC (Chittagong) , sports club in Chittagong, Bangladesh Mohammedan SC (Jhenaidah) , sports club in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh Mohammedan Sporting Club cricket team , List A cricket team in Bangladesh Topics referred to by
276-738: A 2011 census. India also has the third-largest number of Muslims in the world. The majority of India's Muslims are Sunni , with Shia making up around 15% of the Muslim population. Islam spread in Indian communities along the Arab coastal trade routes in Gujarat and along the Malabar Coast shortly after the religion emerged in the Arabian Peninsula . Islam arrived in the inland of Indian subcontinent in
414-581: A capacity of 25,000. After the renovations in 2017, the ground was installed with floodlights, an air-conditioned press room and a gymnasium named after The Greatest Muhammad Ali to honour his visit to the club in December 1990. Currently, the stadium is used by the club's senior football team as their training facility and also hosts matches of the Calcutta Football League, lower division leagues and youth tournaments. Kishore Bharati Krirangan
552-495: A dedicated fanbase, particularly within the Muslim community in Kolkata and across India. The supporters of Mohammedan SC are known for their deep-rooted passion and loyalty, playing a significant role in the club's enduring legacy. The origins of Mohammedan SC's support base can be traced back to its establishment during the British colonial period. As the first club founded and managed by the local Muslim community, Mohammedan SC became
690-632: A family as compared to Hindu couples in India. The same survey also pointed out that percentage of couples actively using family planning measures was more than 49% among Hindus against 37% among Muslims. According to a district wise fertility study by Saswata Ghosh, Muslim TFR (total fertility rate) is closer to that of the Hindu community in most southern states. Also TFR tends to be high for both communities in Northern states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar . This study
828-462: A liquor brand. After two seasons, Mohammedan once again qualified for NFL 2nd Division in 2000–01 only to get relegated once again. With hopes of improving the standards, Mohammedan signed their first foreign coach, former Nigerian club player, Chibuzor Nwakanma . In the next season, the club played in the NFL 2nd Division under the coaching of Mohammed Habib and achieved promotion by finishing second in
966-574: A majority of the local population in Lakshadweep (96.2%) and Jammu and Kashmir (68.3%). The largest concentration – about 47% of all Muslims in India, live in the three states of Uttar Pradesh , West Bengal , and Bihar . High concentrations of Muslims are also found in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Assam , Delhi , Gujarat , Jharkhand , Karnataka , Kerala , Madhya Pradesh , Maharashtra , Manipur , Rajasthan , Tamil Nadu , Telangana , Tripura , and Uttarakhand . As of 2021 , Muslims comprise
1104-675: A more significant role in explaining the higher birthrates among Indian Muslims. Studies suggest that Muslims in India tend to have lower income levels and educational attainment compared to Hindus. However, B. K. Prasad, a noted Indian sociologist, highlights that due to the higher urbanization among Indian Muslims, their infant mortality rate is about 12% lower than that of Hindus. However, some sociologists suggest that religious and cultural factors may also contribute to higher birthrates among Muslims in India. Surveys indicate that, on average, Muslim families are more traditional in their approach to family planning , and Muslim women tend to marry at
1242-629: A result of this, a large number of Muslims in India , a significant number of Hindus in East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh ) and a minuscule number of Hindus in the Sindh province of West Pakistan remained. Meanwhile, the East Punjab state of India and the West Punjab province of Pakistan saw a full population exchange between Muslim and Hindu/Sikh minorities during the time of Partition . India
1380-440: A shared commitment to spreading the message of Islam. Arab merchant seamen, who had long brought goods like dates to South India, now introduced the new religion, which found a warm reception in the region. South Indian communities welcomed the construction of mosques and facilitated cultural integration, including intermarriage between Arabs and local women. This led to the formation of a distinct Indian-Arabian Muslim community. By
1518-516: A symbol of representation and pride for the Indian Muslim population, especially in Bengal. The club's victories in the Calcutta Football League during the 1930s further solidified its appeal among fans, particularly from marginalized communities. Historically, the supporters of Mohammedan SC have seen the club as more than just a football team. For many, it represents cultural pride, social mobility, and
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#17328863485451656-542: A team of only Muslim players at the capital city provided a massive boost to the Muslim national movement in the country. They also captured the Rover's Cup without conceding a goal in the tournament and beating Bangalore Muslims FC 1–0 in the final, thus creating another unique record of holding CFL, Durand Cup and Rover's Cup titles all in the same year. Their successes led to frenzied support from Muslims in every city of India, followed by increased number of donations to improve
1794-424: A time and coaches were frequently being replaced due to unimproved performance. Mohammedan's trophy drought continued and in 1996 they became one of the founding members of India's first national league – National Football League (NFL). Under the coaching of newly appointed Mridul Banerjee , Mohammedan finished in the bottom two of group table and was relegated to NFL 2nd Division in their debut season. In 1996,
1932-460: A top-tier league, only managing to win the 2004–05 NFL Second Division to qualify for NFL, and the 2020 I-League qualifiers to qualify for I-League, which was then the first-tier league of India. They have won the Federation Cup twice in 1983–84 and 1984–85. Founded during the early years of India's independence movement, Mohammedan had been a symbol of progressive Muslim identity through
2070-577: A very keen interest in the social and sporting life in Bengal and was the elected Joint Secretary of Mohammedan, from 1925 to 1932. Although it was not before 1927 that the financial condition of the club improved when the team was able to play in the second division of the Calcutta Football League (CFL). In order to overcome the precarious financial state of the club, the Joint Secretaries of
2208-531: A year later, Mohammedan became the first Indian team to win the league and in 1938 became the first team to win it five consecutive times. After the independence of India , Mohammedan became the first Indian club to win a football tournament on foreign soil by lifting the Aga Khan Gold Cup in 1960. In 1996, the club was one of the founding members of India's first nationwide league – National Football League (NFL). For all its laurels, Mohammedan has never won
2346-475: A younger age compared to Hindu women, leading to a longer fertility period . On the other hand, it is also documented that Muslims tend to adopt family planning measures. A study conducted by K. C. Zacharia in Kerala in 1983 revealed that on average, the number of children born to a Muslim woman was 4.1 while a Hindu woman gave birth to only 2.9 children. Religious customs and marriage practices were cited as some of
2484-532: Is a multi-purpose stadium in Kolkata , West Bengal . used mainly for football matches. The capacity of the stadium is 12,000 and the size of the sports complex is 13 acres. The stadium plays host to Mohammedan SC's non-derby Indian Super League matches and lower division Calcutta Football League matches. It has occasionally hosted Calcutta Premier Division matches. Sports meets of different schools are also held here. Mohammedan has significant rivalry with
2622-448: Is also actively involved in social initiatives. Supporters have been known to engage in charitable activities, especially during religious festivals like Eid, where they organize food distribution drives for the underprivileged. The connection between the club and the local community goes beyond football, with supporters often rallying around social causes that affect the Muslim community and the wider population of Kolkata. In recent years,
2760-620: Is believed to be located on the island of Andrott . A few Umayyad (661–750 CE) coins were discovered from Kothamangalam in the eastern part of Ernakulam district , Kerala . According to Kerala Muslim tradition, the Masjid Zeenath Baksh at Mangalore is one of the oldest mosques in the Indian subcontinent . According to the Legend of Cheraman Perumals , the first Indian mosque was built in 624 CE at Kodungallur in present-day Kerala with
2898-465: Is derived from the typical Islamic iconographic symbol used in various historical contexts. It has the star and crescent in middle, which is partially surrounded by floral patterns and, the name of the club, its year of foundation and the country based inscribed below within the shapes of waving banners. The colour of the crest is also in accordance to the Quranic colour of green . The club had adopted
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#17328863485453036-502: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mohammedan SC (Kolkata) Mohammedan Sporting Club is an Indian multi-sports club based in Kolkata , West Bengal . The club is best known for their professional men's football section which competes in the Indian Super League , the top of the Indian football league system , as well as Calcutta Football League (CFL),
3174-474: Is documented in the history of India's struggle for independence. Titumir raised a revolt against the British Raj . Abul Kalam Azad , Hakim Ajmal Khan and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai are other Muslims who engaged in this endeavour. Ashfaqulla Khan of Shahjahanpur conspired to loot the British treasury at Kakori ( Lucknow ) (See Kakori conspiracy ). Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan (popularly known as "Frontier Gandhi")
3312-513: Is home to 10.9% of the world's Muslim population. Indian Muslims have a fertility rate of 2.36, the highest in the nation as per as according to year 2019-21 estimation. In 2023, the Government of India estimated the Muslim population at 19.75 to 20 crore, out of 138.8 to 140.0 crore total population, thus constituting around (14.22%–14.28%) of the nation's population. Muslim populations (top 5 countries) Est. 2020 Muslims represent
3450-435: Is strictly observed in India. In two of the three genetic studies referenced here, in which is described that samples were taken from several regions of India's Muslim communities, it was again found that the Muslim population was overwhelmingly similar to the local non-Muslims associated, with some having minor but still detectable levels of gene flow from outside, primarily from Iran and Central Asia, rather than directly from
3588-536: Is the home of some 40,000 illegal Rohingya Muslim refugees, with approximately 18,000 registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). But even people with refugee cards are being detained across India due to security concerns. A small number of Uyghurs also reside in India, primarily in Jammu and Kashmir . Around 1,000 illegal Uyghur refugees arrived in India in 1949 to escape
3726-479: Is the only lasting remedy for communal peace is beyond doubt" in his own written book "Pakistan or partition of India" respectively. However, a complete population exchange did not occur and was made impossible due to the earlier signing of the Liaquat–Nehru Pact in 1950, which sealed the borders of both nations completely. Ultimately, this led to the cessation of migration of refugees from both sides. As
3864-535: The 1941 Census , there were 94.5 million Muslims living in the Undivided India (inc. Pakistan and Bangladesh ), comprising 24 percent of the population. Partition, in fact, has eventually drained India of 60% of its Muslim population respectively. In the absence of Partition , a United India would have boasted a population nearing 1.69 billion, with Muslims constituting approximately 35%, equating to roughly 591.56 million individuals, thus positioning it as
4002-591: The Aga Khan Gold Cup , which was at that time considered a continental tournament to determine the unofficial Asian champions. Held in Dhaka, Mohammedan became the first Indian side to win a trophy on foreign soil, beating the Perserikatan champions Persatuan Sepakbola Makassar 4–1 in the final. The match is still considered to be one of the greatest matches ever played in Dhaka, and also featured renowned Pakistani forward Muhammad Umer Baloch for Mohammedan. Despite considerably low performance domestically, Mohammedan
4140-709: The Arabian peninsula . Research on the comparison of Y chromosomes of Indian Muslims with other Indian groups was published in 2005. In this study 124 Sunnis and 154 Shias of Uttar Pradesh were randomly selected for their genetic evaluation. Other than Muslims, Hindu higher and middle caste group members were also selected for the genetic analysis. Out of 1021 samples in this study, only 17 samples showed E haplogroup and all of them were Shias. The very minor increased frequency however, does place these Shias, solely with regards to their haplogroups, closer to Iraqis, Turks and Palestinians. Trade relations have existed between Arabia and
4278-685: The Ghurids , the Muslim army broke into the North Indian Plains, which lead to the establishment of the Islamic Delhi Sultanate in 1206 by the slaves of the Ghurid dynasty. The sultanate was to control much of North India and to make many forays into South India. However, internal squabbling resulted in the decline of the sultanate, and new Muslim sultanates such as the Bengal Sultanate in
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4416-529: The Government of West Bengal under Youth Affairs and Sports Department, the VYKB primarily hosts football matches, apart from occasional track and field events. The stadium was built in 1984, predominately for matches like Kolkata Derby that featured attendance too huge for the grounds in Maidan to accommodate. Before its renovation in 2011, it was the largest football stadium in the world by capacity of 120,000. Prior to
4554-599: The Governor of Bengal , accepted the patronage of the club. During Satyagraha , Rashid helped to organise and make the club participate in the Monsoon League in 1930, the CFL in 1930 and 1931, and number of other sports tournaments, when every native club was boycotting sporting events, which was greatly appreciated by IFA, Bengal Hockey Association and Cricket Board of Control in Bengal and Assam . In 1930, Mohammedan finished last in
4692-523: The Hindu population of Bengal during the early decades. The rivalries with both the teams have become non-communal and mostly insignificant over the course of time due to the rarity of their meetings at major tournaments. The club's youth team took part in Manchester United Premier Cup of India . In 1887, under the leadership of Khan Bahadur Aminul Islam, a sporting club named Jubilee Club
4830-557: The Indian Mutiny in Malaya and Burma , along with Syed Mujtaba Hussain of Jaunpur , and was hanged in 1917; Vakkom Abdul Khadir of Kerala participated in the " Quit India " struggle in 1942 and was hanged; Umar Subhani, an industrialist and millionaire from Bombay, provided Mahatma Gandhi with Congress expenses and ultimately died for the cause of independence. Among Muslim women, Hazrat Mahal , Asghari Begum, and Bi Amma contributed in
4968-544: The Indian Super League , National Football League and the I-League. Since its promotion to Indian Super League in 2024, Mohammedan uses it to host the mini-derbies against the other two Kolkata giants in ISL, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan . The Mohammedan Sporting Ground is operated by Mohammedan, which is located in Maidan on the northern side of Fort William and adjacent to the club tent. The ground has natural grass turf with
5106-467: The Indian subcontinent since ancient times. Even in the pre-Islamic era , Arab traders used to visit the Konkan - Gujarat coast and Malabar Coast , which linked them with the ports of Southeast Asia . Newly Islamised Arabs were Islam's first contact with India. Historians Elliot and Dowson say in their book The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians , that the first ship bearing Muslim travellers
5244-771: The Pakistani Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory ) and East Punjab (later the Indian Punjab , as well as Haryana and Himachal Pradesh ). The partition agreement also included the division of Indian government assets, including the Indian Civil Service , the Indian Army , the Royal Indian Navy , the Indian railways and the central treasury, and other administrative services. The two self-governing countries of India and Pakistan legally came into existence at
5382-533: The economy of the Kingdom of Mysore overtaking Bengal. The British East India Company conquered Bengal in 1757 and then Mysore in the late 18th century . The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II , had authority over only the city of Old Delhi ( Shahjahanabad ), before he was exiled to Burma by the British Raj after the Indian Rebellion of 1857 . The contribution of Muslim revolutionaries, poets and writers
5520-641: The oldest football league in Asia. Formed in February 1891, it is one of the oldest active football clubs in the country. Mohammedan is first Indian club to win the Durand Cup , also the first Indian club to win a overseas tournament. The club became affiliated with the Indian Football Association (IFA) to play in the second division of CFL before earning promotion to the premier division of CFL in 1933 and
5658-408: The partition in 1947, the club lost many of its elite patrons, members as well as players, who chose to move to newly formed Islamic state of Pakistan , and soon there was a struggle to run which became evident with the club's performance in major tournaments. Yet, few players returned to continue playing for Mohammedan as foreign nationals. Regardless, the club managed to win the first CFL title in
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5796-539: The spinning wheel . In the early 16th century, northern India, being then under mainly Muslim rulers, fell again to the superior mobility and firepower of a new generation of Central Asian warriors. The resulting Mughal Empire did not stamp out the local societies it came to rule, but rather balanced and pacified them through new administrative practices and diverse and inclusive ruling elites, leading to more systematic, centralised, and uniform rule. Eschewing tribal bonds and Islamic identity, especially under Akbar ,
5934-435: The 17th century was a factor in India's economic expansion, resulting in greater patronage of painting , literary forms, textiles, and architecture . The Mughal Empire was the world's largest economy in the 17th century, larger than Qing China and Western Europe , with Mughal India producing about a quarter of the world's economic and industrial output. In the 18th century, Mughal power had become severely limited. By
6072-535: The 1951 census, due to the Partition of India . The Pakistan Census, 1951 identified the number of displaced persons in the country at 7,226,600, presumably all Muslims refugees who had entered Pakistan from India. Around 35 million Muslims stayed back after Partition as Jawaharlal Nehru (then the Prime Minister of India) have ensured the confidence that they would be treated fairly in this democratic nation. In
6210-766: The 7th century when the Arabs invaded and conquered Sindh and later arrived in Punjab and North India in the 12th century via the Ghaznavids and Ghurids conquest and has since become a part of India's religious and cultural heritage . The Barwada Mosque in Ghogha , Gujarat built before 623 CE, Cheraman Juma Mosque (629 CE) in Methala , Kerala and Palaiya Jumma Palli (or The Old Jumma Masjid, 628–630 CE) in Kilakarai , Tamil Nadu are three of
6348-412: The 80s, the success came at the beginning with Mohammedan winning the '81 CFL unbeaten for the third time, surpassing Mohun Bagan by a point. The following year, Mohammedan appointed one of the iconic Indian footballers, Syed Nayeemuddin to coach the team and also roped in the biggest foreign names, Iranian duo Majid Bishkar and Jamshid Nassiri , from their local rivals East Bengal. Bishkar became
6486-474: The Assam National Register of Citizens , 7 lakh are Muslims. Dr. Kuntal Kanti Chattoraj, HOD of Geography at P.R.M.S. Mahavidyalaya, Bankura, estimates that around 6.28 million Bangladeshi Muslims have migrated to West Bengal over the decades. Muslims in India have a much higher total fertility rate (TFR) compared to that of other religious communities in the country. Because of higher birthrates
6624-469: The Bangladeshi-origin Muslim population has grown to 5–7% in bordering districts of Assam and Bengal simultaneously. Muminul Aowal, an eminent Assamese Muslim Minority Development Board Chairman, has reported that Assam has about 1.3 crore Muslims of which around 90 lakh are of Bangladeshi origin. According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma , among the 19 lakh individuals excluded from
6762-467: The Indian kingdoms; resulted in Umayyad campaigns in India checked and contained to Sindh. Around the 10th century, Muslim Central Asian nomadic empire, the Ghaznavids , under Mahmud of Ghazni (971–1030 CE), was the second, much more ferocious invader, using swift-horse cavalry and raising vast armies united by ethnicity and religion, repeatedly overran South Asia's north-western plains. Eventually, under
6900-706: The Indian population by 2100. Pew Research Center have projected that India will have 311 million Muslims by 2050, out of total 1.668 billion people, thus constituting 18.4% of the country's population. United Nations have projected India's future population. It will rise to 170.53 crore by 2050, and then it will decline to 165.97 crore by 2100 year respectively. On 29 June 2021, Pew Research Center reports on Religiosity have been published, where they completed 29,999 face-to-face interviews with non-institutionalized adults ages 18 and older living in 26 states and three union territories across India. They interviewed 3,336 Muslims and found that 79% of those interviewed believed in
7038-592: The Middle East and Europe. Many Sanskrit books were translated into Arabic as early as the 8th century. George Saliba in his book "Islamic Science and the Making of the European Renaissance", writes that "some major Sanskrit texts began to be translated during the reign of the second Abbasid caliph al-Mansur (r. 754–775), if not before; some texts on logic even before that, and it has been generally accepted that
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#17328863485457176-458: The Mughals united their far-flung realms through loyalty, expressed through a Persianised culture, to an emperor who had near-divine status. The Mughal state's economic policies, deriving most revenues from agriculture and mandating that taxes be paid in the well-regulated silver currency, caused peasants and artisans to enter larger markets. The relative peace maintained by the empire during much of
7314-512: The Muslims resided in Pakistan (both east and West Pakistan) but a third resided in India. Based on 1951 census of displaced persons, 7,226,000 Muslims went to Pakistan (both West and East) from India while 7,249,000 Hindus and Sikhs moved to India from Pakistan (both West and East). Some critics allege that British haste in the partition process increased the violence that followed. Because independence
7452-653: The Muslims. Mohammedan's another great achievement came in the form of Durand Cup , which was then reserved only for British and British-Indian regimental teams until 1940, when civilian teams were also allowed to participate due to most regiments called in for World War II . The final was scheduled on 12 December 1940 at Irwin Amphitheatre in New Delhi and numerous eminent Muslim politicians flew in from far-off cities like Calcutta, Dhaka , Hyderabad and Bhopal , while common supporters arrived in trains and tongas to watch
7590-494: The Persian and Sanskrit texts, few as they were, were indeed the first to be translated." Commercial intercourse between Arabia and India had gone on from time immemorial, with for example the sale of dates and aromatic herbs by Arabs traders who came to Indian shores every spring with the advent of the monsoon breeze. People living on the western coast of India were as familiar with the annual coming of Arab traders as they were with
7728-446: The best he could under difficult circumstances. The historian Lawrence James concurs that in 1947 Mountbatten was left with no option but to cut and run. The alternative seemed to be involvement in a potentially bloody civil war from which it would be difficult to get out. With around 204 million Muslims (2019 estimate), India's Muslim population is the world's third-largest and the world's largest Muslim-minority population. India
7866-514: The captain's arm-band and Trinbagonian international Marcus Joseph leading the goalscoring charts by 15 goals, Mohammedan for the first time ran for their maiden national league title at 2021–22 I-League , but finished second after a 2–1 defeat against the table toppers Gokulam Kerala FC on the final matchday in a must win situation. In October, the club retained their CFL title . On 6 April 2024, Mohammedan scripted history winning their maiden I-League title in 2023–24 season , which helped
8004-472: The castes among Muslims developed as the result of the concept of Kafa'a. Those who are referred to as Ashrafs are presumed to have a superior status derived from their foreign Arab ancestry, while the Ajlafs are assumed to be converts from Hinduism , and have a lower status. Many of these ulema also believed that it is best to marry within one's own caste. The practice of endogamous marriage in one's caste
8142-417: The club became runners-up in 2016 CFL after eight years and also lifted the 2016 Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup for the first time since 1980 by defeating Jhapa XI of Nepal by 1–0. In 2018, they emerged as the champions of Bordoloi Trophy , defeating Oil India Limited by 3–1 margin. But their wait for success in the national league and other major tournaments was yet to come to an end. In October 2020, under
8280-403: The club has used several grounds in Kolkata, Howrah , Barasat and Kalyani , including Eden Gardens , which has been reserved for cricket since Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan opened in 1984. Mohammedan plays its major fixtures at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, commonly called Salt Lake Stadium, located in the suburb of Bidhannagar in Kolkata. A multi-purpose stadium owned by
8418-465: The club made an appeal to the public "to support a scheme of the club, extending its activities in the social sphere of Muslims", and also requested for donations of ₹3,500 to ₹4,500. With the improved performances of the club in every sport it participated, the management was able to acquire a considerable amount of investment which helped the club to build better teams. Due to Rashid's widespread influence in sports in Bengal, Sir Francis Stanley Jackson ,
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#17328863485458556-518: The club played their debut match in the Indian Super League against NorthEast United , which they lost 1–0. The club's first goal in the Indian Super League came in their second match, with Alexie Gomez scoring from penalty spot against FC Goa in a 1–1 draw. The first victory for the club in Indian Super League came in their third league match against Chennaiyan , in their 1–0 away win on 26 September. The crest of Mohammedan Sporting Club
8694-402: The club securing promotion to the Indian Super League . Prior to the 2024–25 Indian Super League season, Shrachi Sports Ventures acquired a 50% stake from existing investor Bunkerhill in a deal that reshaped the club's ownership structure. The new investment distribution saw Shrachi Sports and Bunkerhill holding 30.5% each, while Mohammedan Sporting retained 39% share. On 16 September 2024,
8832-553: The club took part in Bangabandhu Cup in Bangladesh. In the following season, Mohammedan finished in the bottom half of the group table, therefore getting relegated from NFL 2nd Division as well. During this time, Vijay Mallya owned United Breweries Group , made partnership offers to Mohammedan along with the other two Maidan clubs – Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, but the club being named after Muhammad refused to accept funding from
8970-456: The club's objective was not strictly communal, and the club members often showed sincere appreciation towards achievements of its counterpart – Mohun Bagan , which was then supported by both Bengali Hindus as well as Muslims. During Mohun Bagan's historic 1911 IFA Shield victory, the members of the club "were almost mad and rolling on the ground with joyous excitement on the victory of their Hindu brethren." Khan Sahib Syed Ahmed Rashid took
9108-455: The club, wearing number 99 jersey, against East Bengal in a 1–0 defeat. The tournament culminated with a Kolkata Derby , where East Bengal emerged victorious after a penalty shoot-out . In 2013, under Sanjoy Sen, Mohammedan would achieve promotion to I-League and also put an end to a long wait for major success by winning Durand Cup and then the 2014 IFA Shield by beating Bangladesh Premier League runners-up Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in
9246-560: The club. One of the most common chants heard at Mohammedan matches is "Black Panthers," a nickname that refers to the club's black and white colors. Mohammedan SC supporters are also known for their strong sense of community. Many of them see their support for the club as part of a broader commitment to solidarity within the Muslim community. However, over time, the club has transcended its original religious identity, attracting fans from different communities who are drawn to its rich footballing history and tradition. The fanbase of Mohammedan SC
9384-408: The club. They had an abundance of finances and were the first Indian team to play with boots, with a focus on proper diet and physical fitness for their players. In 1941, they won their second Shield, when they beat King's Own Scottish Borderers in the final. They also became the first Indian team to score 100 goals in a year, when they scored 110 goals in all competitions that year. They also became
9522-403: The coast and many other natives embraced Islam. According to legend, two travellers from India, Moulai Abdullah (formerly known as Baalam Nath) and Maulai Nuruddin (Rupnath), went to the court of Imam Mustansir (427–487 AH)/(1036–1094 CE) and were so impressed that they converted to Islam and came back to preach in India in 467 AH/1073 CE. Moulai Ahmed was their companion. Abadullah
9660-539: The communist regime. On 17 November 2016, Union Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju , stated in the Rajya Sabha that, according to available inputs, there are around 20 million (2 crore) illegal Bangladeshi migrants staying in India. Illegal immigrants in Assam are estimated to number between 16 lakh and 84 lakh, in a total population of 3.12 crore according to the 2011 Census . A report published by DNA has revealed that
9798-429: The construction and opening of Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in 1989, it was the largest football stadium in the world. It is currently the fourth largest sports stadium in Asia by capacity. The gigantic stadium features three tiers of concrete galleries with nine entry gates, including a VIP gate, and 30 ramps for the spectators to reach the viewing blocks. The stadium has been mostly used to host major home games like in
9936-515: The early 9th century, Muslim missionaries in Malabar achieved a significant milestone when they inspired the conversion of the local king to Islam. According to historian Derryl N. Maclean, early connections between Sindh (in present-day Pakistan) and the Shia supporters of Ali can be traced to Hakim ibn Jabalah al-Abdi. A companion of Muhammad , Hakim traveled through Sind to Makran in 649 CE, reporting on
10074-731: The east breaking off, while in the Deccan the Urdu-speaking colonists from Delhi, who carried the Urdu language to the Deccan, founded the Bahmanid Empire . In 1339, Shah Mir became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir, inaugurating the Salatin-i-Kashmir or Shah Mir dynasty . Under the Delhi Sultanate , there was a synthesis of Indian civilization with that of Islamic civilization , and
10212-479: The eastern coasts also claim that they converted to Islam in Muhammad's lifetime. The local mosques date to the early 700s. The vast majority of the Muslims in India belong to South Asian ethnic groups . However, some Indian Muslims were found with detectable, traceable levels of gene flow from outside, primarily from the Middle East and Central Asia. However, they are found in very low levels. Sources indicate that
10350-411: The emancipation of the Muslims in the overall Indian context, and struggled for independence alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Abdul Bari of Firangi Mahal. Until the 1930s, the Muslims of India broadly conducted their politics alongside their countrymen, in the overall context of an undivided India. I find no parallel in history for a body of converts and their descendants claiming to be a nation apart from
10488-474: The existence of God with absolute certainty, 12% believes in the existence of God with less certainty and 6% of the Indian Muslims have declared themselves as Atheists by citing that they don't believe in any God. However 91% of Muslim interviewed have said religion plays a big part in their lives CSDS study reports, have found that Indian Muslims have become ‘less religious’ since 2016. In that same year,
10626-423: The feud became insignificant as the club began to regularly sign non-Muslim players as well. But the club also lost their dominance in Indian football and after the inception of national tournaments like Federation Cup and National Football League , Mohammedan was no more a top club and mostly playing in the lower tiers. Thus, the club rarely met Mohun Bagan and East Bengal at major tournaments due to them being in
10764-633: The final by 2–1 with goals from Rashid Jr. and Rahim. With their third league win that year, they also became the first Indian club to win the League-Shield "double". During this time, Salim took trials at Celtic FC , and was selected for the team but after playing two friendlies in Scottish Football Alliance , he returned to Mohammedan being homesick, even though being offered contracts from Celtic as well as from clubs in Germany . Thus, he became
10902-412: The final league table. Club icon, Nassiri, was put in-charge for the club's second NFL campaign by newly appointed technical director, PK Banerjee , a renowned footballer as well as coach himself, but Mohammedan suffered another relegation. With the return of Habib as the coach, the club successfully won the 2004–05 NFL 2nd Division, thereby achieving promotion. With renowned tactician Subhas Bhowmick at
11040-693: The first Indian club to retain the Shield, when they saw off East Bengal's challenge in 1942 final with a goal from Noor Mohammad. Due to the huge popularity, in 1943, Kaiser Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana , the Prime Minister of Nepal , came all the way to Calcutta to play for Mohammedan, thus he became the first non-Muslim and Hindu player to don Mohammedan colours. The following years until the Independence of India , Mohammedan lost its dominance and failed to bring back any major silverware into their club tent. After
11178-602: The first Indian to play for a foreign club. From 1934 to 1938, Mohammedan won the league for record five consecutive times and missed out the title only once in 1939 from 1934 to 1941, when they declined to play in protest against IFA. By this time Mohammedan became the undisputed Invincibles of CFL and football in India was no more only about the British against the Indians but also the Hindus (via Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Club ) versus
11316-524: The first mosques in India which were built by seafaring Arab merchants . According to the legend of Cheraman Perumals , the first Indian mosque was built in 624 CE at Kodungallur in present-day Kerala with the mandate of the last ruler (the Tajudeen Cheraman Perumal) of the Chera dynasty , who converted to Islam during the lifetime of Muhammad (c. 570–632). Similarly, Tamil Muslims on
11454-511: The first player to play for Mohammedan with the experience of appearing in FIFA World Cup . In 1983, Mohammedan won its first Federation Cup , which was then the only true national championship, by defeating Mohun Bagan 2–0 in the final, and successfully defended the Cup by defeating East Bengal 1–0 in the next year's final. In 1985, they signed Nigerian striker Chima Okorie from Chandigarh FC, who
11592-633: The first time in its history by topping the second division. Under the captaincy of Khurshid Anwar, Mohammedan became the first native club to capture the CFL title in 1934, in their very first year in top division. In March 1935, he was unanimously elected as the General Secretary of the club for the second time and in October that year he organised a successful tour to Rangoon , Mandalay , Maymyo , Colombo , Galle , Kandy , Madras , Bangalore and Mysore for
11730-417: The flocks of monsoon birds; they were as ancient a phenomenon as the monsoon itself. However, whereas monsoon birds flew back to Africa after a sojourn of few months, not all traders returned to their homes in the desert; many married Indian women and settled in India. The advent of Muhammad (569–632 CE) transformed the previously idolatrous and fragmented Arabs into a nation unified by faith and driven by
11868-482: The football team. That year, the captain's armband was handed over to the young and charismatic Abbas Mirza and later in the summer, Mohammedan recruited goalkeeper Osman Jan from Crescent Club in Delhi . With Osman Jan under the bar, Taj Mohammad and Jumma Khan , were part of a strong and formidable back-line. The trio of Rahim, Hafiz Rashid and Rahmat led the goalscoring duties and, Rashid and Rahim would go on to become
12006-554: The founder of Pakistan , was a member of the Indian National Congress and was part of the independence struggle. Muhammad Iqbal , poet and philosopher, was a strong proponent of Hindu–Muslim unity and an undivided India, perhaps until 1930. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was also active in the Indian National Congress in Bengal, during his early political career. Mohammad Ali Jouhar and Shaukat Ali struggled for
12144-409: The helm, Mohammedan reached the Durand Cup final for the first time since 2013 but fell short against FC Goa by just a solitary goal. The following month, Mohammedan clinched their twelfth CFL title after forty long years of wait by defeating Railway FC 1–0 in the final of a newer and shorter knock-out format . As one of the title contenders with Serbian midfielder Nikola Stojanović holding
12282-425: The helm, the club finished eighth in the 2005–06 NFL and avoided relegation from NFL for the first time, but the following season they eventually got relegated by finishing ninth in the table. Until then NFL and NFL 2nd Division were semi-professional football leagues, but in 2007 the leagues were reformed into professional I-League and I-League 2nd Division respectively. With the appointment of Shabbir Ali as
12420-531: The integration of the Indian subcontinent with a growing world system and wider international networks spanning large parts of Afro-Eurasia , which had a significant impact on Indian culture and society. The time period of their rule included the earliest forms of Indo-Islamic architecture , increased growth rates in India's population and economy , and the emergence of the Hindustani language . The Delhi Sultanate
12558-535: The league table and was on the verge of being relegated out of the CFL 2nd Division, but was allowed to continue when one of the second division teams – East Indian Railway discontinued. One of the club officials, CA Aziz concentrated on creating a strong team through modern strategies and was one of the only Indians to first realise the importance of playing in boots. Aziz recruited Mohun Bagan rejects like Kaleh Khan and Hafiz Rahid in 1931, and also players from different parts of India were gradually brought in, often in
12696-455: The league's top scorer in 1935 with 16 goals and 1938 with 18 goals respectively. Along with new and young recruits every year, two defining names remained constant in the team – Syed Abdus Samad , who joined in 1933, and Mohammed Salim , who returned for a second spell in 1934. In 1936, Mohammedan became the first all-Indian team since 1911 to win IFA Shield by defeating Calcutta CFC in
12834-445: The majority of the population in the only Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and in a Union territory Lakshadweep . In 110 minority-concentrated districts, at least a fifth of the population are Muslim. Region-wise distribution of Muslims leaving for Pakistan ( 1951 Census ) - After India's independence and the creation of Pakistan in 1947, the Muslim population in India declined from 42,400,000 in 1941 to 35,400,000 in
12972-580: The mandate of the last the ruler (the Cheraman Perumal) of Chera dynasty , who converted to Islam during the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (c. 570–632). According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad , the Masjids at Kodungallur , Kollam , Madayi , Barkur , Mangalore , Kasaragod , Kannur , Dharmadam , Panthalayini , and Chaliyam , were built during the era of Malik Dinar , and they are among
13110-504: The match. It was also the first time a football game of such importance was being officiated by an Indian referee, Captain Harnam Singh. Along with around 1,00,000 spectators, as per traditions, Lord Linlithgow , the Viceroy of India , stood witness as Mohammedan defeated Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2–1, under the captaincy of Masum and goals coming from Rashid and Saboo. This victory by
13248-621: The mid-18th century, the Marathas had routed Mughal armies and invaded several Mughal provinces from the Punjab to Bengal . By this time, the dominant economic powers in the Indian subcontinent were Bengal Subah under the Nawabs of Bengal and the South Indian Kingdom of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan , before the former was devastated by the Maratha invasions of Bengal , leading to
13386-419: The name of religion. Players like Masum, Mahiuddin and Rahmat came from Bangalore , while Jumma Khan arrived from North-West Frontier Province , thus forming a truly cosmopolitan team. The whole team had a Muslim core, with no players outside the community. This helped Aziz to create unmatched unity in his squad which showed on and off the field. In 1933, Mohammedan qualified for the premier division of CFL for
13524-549: The neighbouring clubs – Mohun Bagan and East Bengal . The initiation of the feuds goes back to the early 30s, when Mohammedan came out as a dominant contender for Calcutta Football League by winning seven out of eight titles from 1934 to 1941. Since then until 1958, all the CFL titles were won among these three rival clubs, often referred as the Big Three of Maidan ( Bengali : ময়দানের তিন প্রধান), and even in other major tournaments like Durand Cup , Rover's Cup and IFA Shield ,
13662-437: The nickname of Black Panthers since their Blank Panther inspired jerseys for 2020–21 season, which also resembled their traditional club colours of black (primary) and white (secondary), hence historically they were often termed as "সাদা–কালো ব্রিগেড" ( transl. Black and White Brigade ). "Jaan Jaan Mohammedan" ( Bengali : 'জান জান মহামেডান') is the slogan popular among club supporters. The club has garnered
13800-547: The official coach of the club, Mohammedan achieved promotion to 2008–09 I-League but got relegated after finishing eleventh in the table. In November 2010, Mohammedan organised Platinum Jubilee Celebration Cup tournament to commemorate the 75th anniversary of their 1934 CFL win, with Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and the world's oldest existing football club Sheffield FC being invited to play. As brand ambassador of Mohammedan, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly played for
13938-572: The oldest Masjid s in the Indian subcontinent . It is believed that Malik Dinar died at Thalangara in Kasaragod town. The first Indian mosque , Cheraman Juma Mosque , is thought to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Deenar although some historians say the first mosque was in Gujarat in between 610 and 623 CE. In Malabar , the Mappilas may have been the first community to convert to Islam. Intensive missionary activities were carried out along
14076-576: The parent stock. The partition of India was the partition of British India led to the creation of the dominions of Pakistan (that later split into the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People's Republic of Bangladesh ) and India (later Republic of India ). The Indian Independence Act 1947 had decided 15 August 1947, as the appointed date for the partition. However, Pakistan celebrates its day of creation on 14 August. The partition of India
14214-413: The partition created an atmosphere of mutual hostility and suspicion between India and Pakistan that plagues their relationship to this day. The partition included the geographical division of the Bengal province into East Bengal , which became part of Pakistan (from 1956, East Pakistan ). West Bengal became part of India, and a similar partition of the Punjab province became West Punjab (later
14352-489: The penalty shootout. But once again faced relegation in the 2013–14 I-League after finishing at the bottom of the table. Later in 2015, they participated in Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup in Bangladesh. The club showed major signs of reformation in 2016, when Ghazal Uz Zafar, a Kolkata-based young entrepreneur, took over as the General Secretary of the club. It was under his secretaryship,
14490-515: The percentage of Muslims in India has risen from about 9.8% in 1951 to 14.2% by 2011. However, since 1991, the largest decline in fertility rates among all religious groups in India has occurred among Muslims. The Sachar Committee Report shows that the Muslim Population Growth has slowed down and will be on par with national averages. The Sachar Committee Report estimated that the Muslim proportion will stabilise at between 17% and 21% of
14628-418: The popularity of Mohammedan SC has seen a resurgence, thanks in part to their performances in the ISL and other national competitions. The fanbase has grown to include younger generations who are inspired by the club’s legacy and eager to see it return to its former glory. The rise of digital platforms has also allowed Mohammedan SC supporters to connect online, forming fan clubs and social media groups to discuss
14766-449: The post-independent India in 1948. Mohammedan continued to bring in numerous football talents from the neighboring country, including Pakistani international Masood Fakhri , who joined the club in 1955. After 8 years of title drought, Mohammedan went on to win the Rover's Cup for the second time in 1956 by beating the defending champions Mohun Bagan 3–1 in the final. The Rover's Cup win paved
14904-444: The reasons behind the high Muslim birth rate. According to Paul Kurtz , Muslims in India are much more resistant to modern contraception than are Hindus and, as a consequence, the decline in fertility rate among Hindu women is much higher compared to that of Muslim women. The National Family and Health survey conducted in 1998–99 highlighted that Indian Muslim couples consider a substantially higher number of children to be ideal for
15042-844: The region to the Caliph. A devoted supporter of Ali, Hakim died in the Battle of the Camel alongside Sindhi Jats . He was also a poet and few couplets of his poem in praise of Ali ibn Abu Talib have survived, as reported in Chachnama. During Ali's leadership, numerous Jats in Sind embraced Islam, influenced by the efforts of figures like Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi and Sayfi ibn Fil' al-Shaybani, officers in Ali’s army. In 658 CE, they led campaigns against Sindhi bandits , pursuing them as far as Al-Qiqan (modern-day Quetta ). Sayfi
15180-411: The rise of Islam, Arabs emerged as a significant cultural force on the global stage. Through their extensive trade and commerce networks, Arab merchants and traders became key ambassadors of the faith, shared its teachings wherever they traveled. According to popular tradition, Islam was brought to Lakshadweep islands, situated just to the west of Malabar Coast , by Ubaidullah in 661 CE. His grave
15318-445: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Mohammedan Sporting Club . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mohammedan_Sporting_Club&oldid=1193353093 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
15456-507: The seasons since the introduction of a national league in 1996 has been stated below. (group stage) (group stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) (final stage) Islam in India Islam is India's second-largest religion , with 14.2% of the country's population, or approximately 172.2 million people, identifying as adherents of Islam in
15594-460: The secretaryship of Sheikh Wasim Akram, Mohammedan for the first time entered into a joint-venture with a Gurgaon based sports management company Bunkerhill, with an aim to eventually qualify or enter the Indian Super League, which had been promoted as the top-tier league in 2019. With newly appointed Spanish coach José Hevia , Mohammedan got promoted to 2020–21 I-League after winning 2020 I-League Qualifiers , which temporarily had replaced
15732-487: The semi-finals by defeating the Zambian national team 1–0 and FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1–0 but losing 2–0 to Gimnasia Esgrima . In the semi-final, Mohammedan lost 1–0 to Paraguayan Primera División champion Club Olimpia . Nigerian midfielder Emeka Ezeugo of Mohammedan was awarded Taj Bengal Trophy for player of the tournament. Mohammedan was nominated from India to participate in the 1992–93 Asian Cup Winners' Cup and
15870-540: The spirit of resistance against colonial and socio-economic marginalization. This unique cultural connection has given the fanbase a strong sense of identity that continues to influence its support today. The fan culture surrounding Mohammedan SC is vibrant and passionate. The club’s home matches at the iconic Mohammedan Sporting Ground and occasionally at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium often draw large crowds. The supporters are known for creating an electrifying atmosphere with drums, flags, and chants that reflect their devotion to
16008-556: The stroke of midnight on 14–15 August 1947. The ceremonies for the transfer of power were held a day earlier in Karachi , at the time the capital of the new state of Pakistan, so that the last British Viceroy , Lord Mountbatten of Burma, could attend both the ceremony in Karachi and the ceremony in Delhi . Thus, Pakistan's Independence Day is celebrated on 14 August and India's on 15 August. After Partition of India in 1947, two-thirds of
16146-1213: The struggle for independence from the British. Other famous Muslims who fought for independence against British rule were Abul Kalam Azad , Mahmud al-Hasan of Darul Uloom Deoband , who was implicated in the famous Silk Letter Movement to overthrow the British through an armed struggle, Husain Ahmad Madani , former Shaikhul Hadith of Darul Uloom Deoband , Ubaidullah Sindhi , Hakim Ajmal Khan , Hasrat Mohani , Syed Mahmud, Ahmadullah Shah , Professor Maulavi Barkatullah , Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi , Zakir Husain , Saifuddin Kitchlew , Vakkom Abdul Khadir , Manzoor Abdul Wahab, Bahadur Shah Zafar , Hakeem Nusrat Husain, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan , Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai , Colonel Shahnawaz, Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari , Rafi Ahmed Kidwai , Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed , Ansar Harwani, Tak Sherwani, Nawab Viqarul Mulk, Nawab Mohsinul Mulk, Mustsafa Husain, V. M. Obaidullah, S.R. Rahim, Badruddin Tyabji , Abid Hasan and Moulvi Abdul Hamid. Until 1920, Muhammad Ali Jinnah , later
16284-452: The study founds that 97 per cent of Muslim respondents have said that they prayed regularly. However, in 2021, it was found that only 86 per cent of Muslim youth prayed regularly which is an absolute decline of 11 percentage points from the last five years respectively. Social and economic reasons behind population growth According to sociologists Roger and Patricia Jeffery, socio-economic factors, rather than religious determinism, play
16422-499: The team’s progress and share their passion with a wider audience. Mohammedan SC’s supporters are now spread not only across India but also in the diaspora, particularly among expatriate communities in the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and Bangladesh. These overseas fans remain actively engaged with the club’s fortunes, often organizing watch parties and events to celebrate important matches. Historically, to host their home games,
16560-498: The three clubs contended against each other for the honours. The rivalry initially had a communal background since Mohammedan being a Muslim -only club representing the Muslim population of Kolkata, thereby forcing the Hindus in the city to compete via their support for Mohun Bagan and East Bengal even though they weren't communal clubs themselves. By the 1960s, communal tension involved in
16698-619: The top tier. Unlike the ever fierce East Bengal-Mohun Bagan feud termed as Kolkata Derby , the matches including Mohammedan and Mohun Bagan or East Bengal is commonly termed as Mini Kolkata Derby. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Only
16836-516: The traditional I-League 2nd Division due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The club signed previous I-League season's top scorer, Pedro Manzi along with Bangladeshi football team captain Jamal Bhuyan for their AFC quota. After Hevia being sacked mid-season, Mohammedan finished at sixth under their technical director Sankarlal Chakraborty . In May 2021, the club appointed Russia 's former assistant coach Andrey Chernyshov , and with him at
16974-503: The tumultuous period of freedom struggle in colonial India and the subsequent struggle for status in an altered post-partition landscape. Therefore, the club is primarily supported by the Muslim population of Bengal and it had provided a major backing to the community residing in Kolkata by spreading the sport to a sizeable population during its foundation days. This led to communal rivalry with its cross-town competitors – East Bengal and Mohun Bagan , which were primarily supported by
17112-461: The way to regain Mohammedan's lost dominance over football in India and bagged the League-Shield double of CFL and IFA Shield next year. In the league, Mohammedan surpassed East Bengal by a point and defeated Railways 3–0 in the Shield final. By the 1960s, Mohammedan changed its rules and formed teams with players from other communities too. In 1960, as a top club of India, Mohammedan was invited to
17250-458: The world's most populous Muslim-majority nation , surpassing the Arab world and Indonesia . Former Minister of Law and Justice of India, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar during partition, have advocated for a full population exchange between the Muslim and Hindu minorities of India and Pakistan for maintenance of law, order and peace in both the newly formed nations by citing- "That the transfer of minorities
17388-559: Was a noted nationalist who spent 45 of his 95 years of life in jail; Barakatullah of Bhopal was one of the founders of the Ghadar Party , which created a network of anti-British organisations; Syed Rahmat Shah of the Ghadar Party worked as an underground revolutionary in France and was hanged for his part in the unsuccessful Ghadar Mutiny in 1915; Ali Ahmad Siddiqui of Faizabad (UP) planned
17526-519: Was also responsible for repelling the Mongol Empire 's potentially devastating invasions of India in the 13th and 14th centuries. The period coincided with a greater use of mechanical technology in the Indian subcontinent. From the 13th century onwards, India began widely adopting mechanical technologies from the Islamic world , including water-raising wheels with gears and pulleys , machines with cams and cranks , papermaking technology, and
17664-480: Was considered one of the greatest foreign players in India. The later 80s saw a continued drop in performance, winning only minor silverwares with only major success coming in the form of 1987 Rover's Cup. In 1990, Mohammedan participated in the Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Club Cup , which was the only international club tournament held in India. Mohammedan, as the only Indian team, qualified for
17802-438: Was declared prior to the actual Partition, it was up to the new governments of India and Pakistan to keep public order. No large population movements were contemplated; the plan called for safeguards for minorities on both sides of the new border. It was a task at which both states failed. There was a complete breakdown of law and order; many died in riots, massacre, or just from the hardships of their flight to safety. What ensued
17940-581: Was founded, which was later renamed into Crescent Club and then into Hamidia Club. Finally in 1891, Islam reformed the club and named it Mohammedan Sporting Club to represent the Bengali Mohammedans living in Calcutta . The club participated in a number of local tournaments after its foundation but came into prominence only after they won the Cooch Behar Cup in 1902, 1906 and in 1909. Initially,
18078-515: Was later killed in 660 CE near Damascus as one of seven loyal companions of Ali who were beheaded alongside Hujr ibn Adi al-Kindi . in 660 CE, near Damascus. Muhammad bin Qasim (672 CE) at the age of 17 was the first Muslim general to invade the Indian subcontinent, managing to reach Sindh . In the first half of the 8th century CE, a series of battles took place between the Umayyad Caliphate and
18216-505: Was no alternative to partition and a hasty exit from India. Law and order had broken down many times before Partition with much bloodshed on both sides. A massive civil war was looming by the time Mountbatten became Viceroy. After the Second World War, Britain had limited resources, perhaps insufficient to the task of keeping order. Another viewpoint is that while Mountbatten may have been too hasty he had no real options left and achieved
18354-483: Was one of the largest population movements in recorded history. According to Richard Symonds: At the lowest estimate, half a million people perished and twelve million became homeless. However, many argue that the British were forced to expedite the Partition by events on the ground. Once in office, Mountbatten quickly became aware if Britain were to avoid involvement in a civil war, which seemed increasingly likely, there
18492-488: Was scheduled to play against Omani Professional League champions Fanja SC in the first round but they withdrew their team from the competition. Near the end of the century, all the 'Big Three' clubs of Maidan faced serious financial jeopardy due to increased expenses to compete at the top level and limited source of income, only relying upon supporters' fund and contributions from individuals often belonging to political field. The players were being unpaid for months at
18630-563: Was seen on the Indian coast as early as 630 CE. H. G. Rawlinson in his book Ancient and Medieval History of India claims that the first Arab Muslims settled on the Indian coast in the last part of the 7th century CE. ( Zainuddin Makhdoom II " Tuhafat Ul Mujahideen " is also a reliable work.) This fact is corroborated by J. Sturrock in his Madras District Manuals and by Haridas Bhattacharya in Cultural Heritage of India Vol. IV . With
18768-606: Was set forth in the Act and resulted in the dissolution of the British Indian Empire and the end of the British Raj . It resulted in a struggle between the newly constituted states of India and Pakistan and displaced up to 12.5 million people with estimates of loss of life varying from several hundred thousand to a million (most estimates of the numbers of people who crossed the boundaries between India and Pakistan in 1947 range between 10 and 12 million). The violent nature of
18906-502: Was still one of the biggest crowd pullers, especially in Delhi, during Durand Cup and DCM Trophy . The next CFL success came only after a decade since their last win, when Mohammedan became the champions without losing a single match, registering their tenth CFL title. In 1971, Mohammedan won the IFA Shield without conceding a goal and by defeating Tollygunge Agragami FC 2–0 in the final. In
19044-461: Was the first Wali-ul-Hind (saint of India). He came across a married couple named Kaka Akela and Kaki Akela who became his first converts in the Taiyabi ( Bohra ) community. Historical evidence shows that Arabs and Muslims interacted with Indians from the early days of Islam and possibly before the arrival of Islam in Arab regions. Arab traders transmitted the numeral system developed by Indians to
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