INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Al-Hilal was a newspaper established by Indian leader Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and used as a medium for criticism of the British Raj in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maulana Azad’s Al-Hilal was powerful instrument to launch a campaign against the colonial and to dislodge the Muslims from the English camp. This weekly journal was played very significant and unpatrolled role for unity amongst Hindus and Muslims for the India’s Independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -establishment by Azad weekly Urdu-language newspaper in Calcutta, Al-Hilal (“The Crescent”). The paper quickly became highly influential in the Muslim community for its anti-British stance, notably for its criticism of Indian Muslims who were loyal to the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Notes: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the editor of the newspaper Al-Hilal. It was a weekly Urdu language newspaper.