Sir Muhammad Iqbal (9 November 1877 – 21 April 1938), widely known as Allama Iqbal, was an academic, poet, barrister, philosopher, and politician in British India. He is considered one of the most important figures in Urdu literature, with literary work in both the Urdu and Persian languages.
In 1922, he was knighted by King George V, giving him the title "Sir". While studying law and philosophy in England, Iqbal became a member of the London branch of the All-India Muslim League. Later, in one of his most famous speeches, Iqbal pushed for the creation of a Muslim state in Northwest India. This took place in his presidential speech in the League's December 1930 session.
In much of Southern Asia and Urdu speaking world, Iqbal is regarded as the Shair-e-Mashriq ("Poet of the East"). In India he is also remembered as the author of the popular song Saare Jahaan Se Achcha.
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