Raja Muhammed Sarfraz Khan
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Raja Mohammed Sarfraz was a famous philanthropist, politician and a member of Pakistan Movement.
for 29 consecutive years from 1929 to 1958. Raja Sarfraz Khan was a member of Allama Mashriqi's Khaksar Tehrik. In 1935, Sarfraz Khan wrote biography of Allama Mashriqi which was published in "Al-Islah" (Khaksar weekly)
He started his political career in 1929, when he became an unopposed member of the Punjab Legislative Council from Jehllum rural (Chakwal
) constituency.
In 1937, when elections were held under Government of India Act 1935
, he was elected as an M.L.A as a member of Unionist party. In 1942, he joined the All India Muslim League, which gave a big boost to the Pakistan Movement in the area.
In 1946 he won his seat for the third time and remained active politician until his retirement.
He was also member of the district council and became counsel Chairman in 1942.
He offered generous assistance to deserving students, widows and orphans. However, his biggest contribution to his district was his instrumental role in founding the Government College of Chakwal in 1949 for which he not only gave most central piece of his land, but also donated one hundred thousand rupees, a large amount at that time, and more importantly the main factor behind the Government's decision to select Chakwal as a venue for the College.
Political career
Raja Mohammad Sarfraz remained member of the Punjab Legislative AssemblyPunjab Legislative Assembly
The Punjab Legislative Assembly or the Punjab Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the state of Punjab in northern India. At present, it consists of 117 members, directly elected from 117 single-seat constituencies. The tenure of the legislative assembly is five years, unless sooner...
for 29 consecutive years from 1929 to 1958. Raja Sarfraz Khan was a member of Allama Mashriqi's Khaksar Tehrik. In 1935, Sarfraz Khan wrote biography of Allama Mashriqi which was published in "Al-Islah" (Khaksar weekly)
He started his political career in 1929, when he became an unopposed member of the Punjab Legislative Council from Jehllum rural (Chakwal
Chakwal
Chakwal is the capital of Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located 90 km south-east of the federal capital, Islamabad and is named after Chaudhry Chaku Khan, chief of the Mair Minhas tribe from Jammu, who founded it in 1525 CE during the era of the Mughal Emperor, Zaheerudun Babur...
) constituency.
In 1937, when elections were held under Government of India Act 1935
Government of India Act 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 was originally passed in August 1935 , and is said to have been the longest Act of Parliament ever enacted by that time. Because of its length, the Act was retroactively split by the Government of India Act 1935 into two separate Acts:# The Government of India...
, he was elected as an M.L.A as a member of Unionist party. In 1942, he joined the All India Muslim League, which gave a big boost to the Pakistan Movement in the area.
In 1946 he won his seat for the third time and remained active politician until his retirement.
He was also member of the district council and became counsel Chairman in 1942.
Philanthropic Works
Mr. Sarfraz patronized many schools and especially, the Islamia School Chakwal throughout his life.He offered generous assistance to deserving students, widows and orphans. However, his biggest contribution to his district was his instrumental role in founding the Government College of Chakwal in 1949 for which he not only gave most central piece of his land, but also donated one hundred thousand rupees, a large amount at that time, and more importantly the main factor behind the Government's decision to select Chakwal as a venue for the College.