C. Abdul Hakim

C. Abdul Hakim (1863–1938) was a Muslim trader and politician from the Madras Presidency. He founded the Madras Provincial Muslim League in 1908.

Early life

Hakim was born in North Arcot district of India in 1863 and moved to the city of Madras in 1884. He set up a tannery in 1907 and emerged as a prosperous businessman serving as President of the Southern Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Politics

Hakim founded the Madras Provincial Muslim League in 1908. Later, he started the Muslim Progressive Party and served as its President. Hakim was appointed Sheriff of Madras in 1930 and elected to the Madras Legislative Assembly in 1937.

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