The year 1916 is important in Indian history for :
- 1. Lucknow Session of the Congress
- 2. Congress – League Pact
- 3. Formation of Home Rule League
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2. Congress-League Pact: Signed during the Lucknow Session of 1916, this pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, according to which the Congress accepted the Muslim League’s demand for separate electorates in return for the Muslim League’s support for the Congress demand for greater self-government.
3. Formation of Home Rule Leagues: Two Home Rule Leagues were formed in 1916 to promote the demand for self-government (Home Rule) for India within the British Empire. Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched his league in April 1916, and Annie Besant launched hers in September 1916.