Abstract
This article highlights various distinctive features of Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan as a candid statesman in colonial Punjab. He possessed a great heart, accommodative political philosophy and steadfastness to resolve all socio-political problems diplomatically in the Punjab province. This research paper aims at Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan as a unique Muslim statesman who was above communalism and his utmost efforts to create communal harmony in socially heterogeneous and religiously diversified Punjab province. Further, this article also analyzes Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan’s relations with the British Government and his efforts for inter-communal harmony, unity and to remove political differences; among the Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, as a Premier of the Punjab province, convened Unity Conference, signed Sikandar-Jinnah Pact with Muslim League and Sikandar-Baldev Pact with Sikhs for communal harmony, reconciliation and welfare of all communities; the Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. Thus, Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan was a loyal son of soil, shrewd politician and farsighted statesman. Besides this, his administrative abilities, balancing political skills, accommodative behaviour with all political parties, communities and patriotic enthusiasm made him a unique leader in the Punjab politics. Therefore, his sincere statesmanship can be found in his parliamentary style of governance, administrative competency and a staunch supporter of communal conciliation.