Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was an Indian politician who played a central role in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah was the founding leader and President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference. He agitated against the rule of the Maharaja Hari Singh and urged self-rule for Kashmir. He is also known as Sher-e-Kashmir and Father of the State of Jammu & Kashmir ("Baba-e-Qaum").
- Occupation
- politician, chemist, writer
- Position held
- member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Member of the Constituent Assembly of India, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
- Citizenship
- India, British Raj, Dominion of India
- Born
