Who among the following was popularly known as the ‘Frontier Gandhi?'

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as the 'Frontier Gandhi.' He was a Pashtun independence activist who advocated for non-violence and fought for the independence of India from British rule. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and shared his principles of non-violence, earning him the title 'Frontier Gandhi.' Abdul Ghaffar Khan founded the Khudai Khidmatgar ("Servants of God") movement, a non-violent resistance movement against British occupation in the North-West Frontier Province, now in Pakistan.
· Born in 1890 in Peshawar, Abdul Ghaffar Khan is remembered for his peaceful methods and dedication to unity among Indian communities.
· His movement was a significant part of the Indian freedom struggle, emphasizing non-violent civil disobedience.
· He was the first non-Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
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· Asfandyar Wali Khan: A Pakistani politician and leader of the Awami National Party, and the grandson of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, he is active in Pashtun nationalist politics.
· Muhammad Ali Jinnah: The founder of Pakistan, Jinnah was the leader of the All India Muslim League and served as Pakistan's first Governor-General.
· Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: An Indian scholar and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, he played a pivotal role in India's independence and became the first Minister of Education in independent India.