Chapter 4 - Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Sir Syed

________ initially wanted cooperation between Hindus and Muslims but his views soon changed when he realized the INC only claimed to represent all Indian communities whereas in reality it worked mainly for the Hindu interests.

Persian Arabic

Urdu, written in ________ script reflected the past Muslim rule over India.

1886

The year in which the Muhammadan Educational Conference was established in order to launch a campaign for raising educational standard of Muslims.

Two Nation Theory

The theory which stated Sir Syed’s views about the possibility of the parting of ways of Hindus and Muslims

1893

The year in which the United Patriotic Alliance was renamed as the Muhammadan Defence Alliance

Taba’yeen-al-Kalam

The book Sir Syed wrote to highlight the similarities between Islam and Christianity

Essays on the Cause of Indian Revolt

The writings in which Sir Syed prove that Indians alone were not responsible for the Revolt but British too were to blame for their failure to understand the Indian mindset.

Loyal Muhammadans of India

The book in which Sir Syed defended the Muslims and proved that they were as loyal to the British as any other community in India. He also explained the word "Nadarath"

1863

The year in which the Ghazipore Scientific Society was founded

1866

The year in which the Aligarh Institute Gazette was issued from Aligarh to encourage Muslims to acquire modern education

1875

The year in which Sir Syed set up the MAO College, Aligarh

Liaqat Ali Khan

the prominent leader produced by the MAO College, Aligarh