British-Indian Islamic philosopher, poet and politician (1877-1938). Muhammad Iqbal was born on 9 November 1877 in what is now Pakistan. Muhammad Iqbal is remembered as a philosopher, poet and children's writer, a citizen of British Raj. Notable works include “Ilm Al-Iqtisad”, “The Development of Metaphysics in Persia” and “The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam”.
Before and after
- from 9 July 1877 to 19 July 1877The first Wimbledon Championship
- from 20 July 1877 to 10 December 1877Siege of Plevna
- 12 August 1877Discovery of Deimos
- 17 August 1877Discovery of Phobos
- 9 November 1877Birth of Muhammad Iqbal
- 1878Construction of Herrenchiemsee
- 1878Publication of Hatikvah
- 1878Discovery of holmium
- 1878Discovery of ytterbium
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The era
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