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The grave of Quaid e Kashmir (the great leader of Kashmir) Chudhary Ghulam Abbas in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

Chaudhary Ghulam Abbas was considered a strong pillar for Muslim Representation in Kashmir against the joint trio of Dogra Government, Indian National Congress and National Conference. A gentleman who dedicated his entire life for the political struggle of the people of Kashmir. He was the leader trusted by Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to lead the Kashmir Struggle in 1948. A few highlights from the life of the great leader:

•Born on Feb 4, 1904 at Jammu. •1924 – Got elected as President of Jammu Young Men Muslim Association •1931 – Passed L.L.B from Punjab University. •1931 – Got elected as Secretary General to Muslim Conference (the very first political body for the rights of the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir) •1932 – Honored with the title of Raees ul Ahrar (the leader of the freedom struggle) in a session at Khanqah e Mualla Srinagar •1935 – Presided over the fourth annual session of Muslim Conference at Srinagar •1936 – Hosted Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his visit to Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir •1942 – Presided over the annual session of Muslim Conference. Declared the association of Muslim Conference with Pakistan Movement and allegiance to Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah •1943 – Attended annual session of All India Muslim League at Karachi •1944 – Presided over the 13th annual session of Muslim Conference at Srinagar. Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressed the session •1944 – Presided over a special session of Muslim Conference where the Resolution for Independence of Kashmir was presented and approved •1946 – Got arrested by the British Indian Forces after presiding over the 15th annual session of Muslim Conference at Srinagar •1948 – After release from Jammu Prison came to Pakistan. Got elected as the Caretaker of Azad Kashmir Government •1956 – Presided over the Convention of Muslim Conference held at Muzaffarabad •1958 – Lead the movement to breach the then existing Line of Control between Azad and Occupied Kashmir •1962 – A Kashmir Committee was formed chaired by Chaudhary Ghulam Abbas. Other members included the prominent figures like Khawaja Nazimuddin, Hussain Shaheed Suharvardi, Chaudhary Muhammad Ali and Syed Abul Ala Maudoodi •1964 – Presided a historic session at Liaqat Bagh Rawalpindi on the occasion of the visit of Sheikh Abdullah to Pakistan