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Correct Answer: Option (D) — extremists’ policy of harping on Hindu aspect
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Standard Reference VerifiedExtremist leaders frequently invoked Hindu traditional symbols, rituals, and historical figures (such as Shivaji and Ganapati festivals, Kali Puja, vows on the Ganges, and invocation of heroes against Muslim rulers) to mobilize the masses. This alienated a large section of Indian Muslims who felt unrepresented by these cultural symbols.
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