Who was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan? 4

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a 19th-century Muslim reformer
• he was born in delhi, in 1817
• he grew to be a judge
• founded the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education and social reform among Indian Muslims.
• He established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.
• promoted western education amongst muslims, to improve their social standing.
• he was the who tried imrpove relationsd between musilims and british.

what was aligarh movement? [4]

• The Aligarh Movement aimed to modernize and educate Muslims, after decline of mughal empire and 1857 war.
• Led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan,
• the movement tried to improve relations between Muslims and the British while promoting scientific and modern education.
• The establishment of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875. the mao clg is linked with aligarh mvmnt.
• The movement revived Muslim socio-political confidence / status and promoted western edu.

REASONS FOR ALIGARH MOVEMENT? [7]

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan started the Aligarh Movement to modernize Muslim education. He recognized that Muslims were falling behind Hindus in civil service and army positions because they rejected Western education. The movement aimed to transform the medieval Muslim mindset, encourage adoption of Western education, and enable Muslims to compete for government positions, hence improving their socio-economic status in British India.
• Following the War of Independence in 1857, Muslims faced severe political, social, and educational degradation. The British, believing Muslims were responsible for the uprising, punished by discriminating them. Muslims were removed from positions of power, marginalized in government services, and their community faced widespread persecution. The Aligarh Movement was established to help Muslims overcome this period of crisis and rebuild their standing in society.
• The Movement aimed to bridge the growing divide between British authorities and the Muslim community. After 1857, British authorities distrusted Muslim loyalty, while Muslims viewed the British as foreign invaders. Sir Syed recognized that improving these relations was crucial for Muslim advancement and survival under British rule. Through the Aligarh Movement, he sought to create understanding between the two communities and demonstrate Muslim willingness to embrace modern education and progress.

why sir syed wanted improve relations between muslims and British? [7]

• Sir Syed recognized that British rule was firmly established and would continue for the foreseeable future. Given the harsh measures taken against Muslims after 1857, including land confiscation and mass executions, he understood that Muslim survival and advancement required them to be on good terms with the British.