Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Jinnah Survives 1943 Assassination Attempt in Bombay
Imagine a time when India was trying to become independent.
Mr. Jinnah, a leader, was discussing how to make this happen.
One day, a man named Mozangvi, who disagreed with Mr. Jinnah, traveled a long way to meet him.
He wanted Mr. Jinnah to talk with another leader named Gandhi.
When they met, the man tried to hurt Mr. Jinnah with a knife, but he was stopped and the police arrested him.
Mr. Jinnah was okay, just a little hurt.
The police looked into why this happened, but they did not find anyone else involved.
In 1943, Muhammad Ali Jinnah survived an assassination attempt in Bombay.
Rafiq Sabir Mozangvi, the assailant, was motivated by political disagreements and opposition to Jinnah's policies.
Mozangvi traveled across India, driven by a desire to confront Jinnah about the political deadlock.
Jinnah sustained minor injuries but Mozangvi was quickly subdued and arrested by the police.
The police investigated the attack, finding no direct evidence of a broader conspiracy despite suspicions.
- Who
- Rafiq Sabir Mozangvi attempted to assassinate Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
- What
- An assassination attempt on Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
- When
- July 1943
- Where
- Bombay, India
- Why
- Mozangvi opposed Jinnah's policies and his perceived lack of commitment to dialogue with Gandhi.
Mozangvi's Stance
Jinnah's Stance
Political Disagreement
Mozangvi's Stance
Disapproved of Jinnah's policy
Jinnah's Stance
Muslim League and Jinnah's policies
Dialogue and Negotiations
Mozangvi's Stance
Believed Jinnah lacked sincerity in resolving political deadlock
Jinnah's Stance
Jinnah's stance on dialogue with Gandhi
- Victim
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Assailant
- Rafiq Sabir Mozangvi
- Motive
- Political disagreement
- Injuries
- Puncture wound on jaw, gash on hand
- Sentence
- Five years' imprisonment (Mozangvi)