Who wrote the patriotic song ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara’ that was published in the weekly journal Ittehad on 16 August 1904?

The correct answer is Muhammad Iqbal.

Explanation and Historical Context:

1. The iconic patriotic song ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara’ (officially titled Tarana-e-Hindi) was written by the renowned poet and philosopher Muhammad Iqbal.

2. The poem was first published in the weekly journal Ittehad on 16 August 1904. It was also publicly recited by Iqbal in 1905 at the Government College in Lahore (present-day Pakistan).

3. The song gained immense popularity as an anthem of anti-British sentiments and Indian nationalism during the Indian independence movement.

Overview of other options:

• Rabindranath Tagore: Composed India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, as well as Bangladesh's national anthem, Amar Shonar Bangla.

• Chandrasekhar Azad & Sardar Bhagat Singh: Prominent freedom fighters and revolutionary leaders of the Indian independence movement, affiliated with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).