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Religiopolitical concept in the Indian subcontinent

Hindu–Muslim unity is a religiopolitical concept in the Indian subcontinent which stresses members of the two largest faith groups there, Hindus and Muslims, working together for the common good.

The concept was championed by various persons, such as leaders in the Indian independence movement, namely Mahatma Gandhi and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan,^[1] as well as by political parties and movements in British India, such as the Indian National Congress, Khudai Khidmatgar and All India Azad Muslim Conference.^[2] Those who opposed the partition of India often adhered to the doctrine of composite nationalism.^[3]

History

Further information: Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb

See also: Hindu–Islamic relations

In Mughal India, the emperor Akbar advocated for Hindu–Muslim unity, appointing both Hindus and Muslims as officials in his court.^[4] Akbar participated and promoted festivals o