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Biography of Bacha Khan | Early Life - Education and Early Activism - Non-Cooperation Movement - Formation of the Red Shirts - Death of Bacha Khan

Biography of Bacha Khan: Bacha Khan, also known as Abdul Ghaffar Khan (6 February 1890 – 20 January 1988), was a prominent Indian independence activist, a key leader in the Indian freedom movement, and a strong advocate for non-violence and social reforms.  Here's a brief biography of Bacha Khan: Early Life: Birth: Abdul Ghaffar Khan was born on 6 February 1890 in Utmankhel, a Pashtun family in the Peshawar region of British India (now in Pakistan). Family Background: He belonged to a family of Pashtun leaders and warriors. Biography of Bacha Khan Education and Early Activism: Education: Bacha Khan received his early education in a local mosque and later attended an English medium school in Peshawar. Social Work: Inspired by his father's commitment to social reform, Bacha Khan began his social and educational work early on, focusing on uplifting the status of the Pashtuns. Bacha Khan in Non-Cooperation Movement: Gandhi's Influence: Bacha Khan was deeply influenc...