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'''[[Syed Ahmed Khan|Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Bahadur]]''', [[Order of the Star of India | GCSI]] (October 17, 1817 – March 27, 1898), commonly known as Sir Syed, was an [[British Raj|Indian]] [[educator]] and [[Politics of India|politician]] who pioneered modern education for the [[Islam in India|Muslim community in India]] by founding the [[Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College]], which later developed into the [[Aligarh Muslim University]]. His work gave rise to a new generation of Muslim intellectuals and politicians who composed the [[Aligarh Movement|Aligarh movement]] to secure the political future of Muslims in India.<br />
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Born into [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] nobility, Sir Syed earned a reputation as a distinguished scholar while working as a jurist for the [[British East India Company]]. Personally affected by the turmoil of the [[Indian rebellion of 1857]], he penned the booklet ''Asbab-e-Bhaghawath-e-Hind'' (''The Causes of the Indian Mutiny'') — a daring critique, at the time, of [[British Raj|British]] policies that he blamed for causing the revolt. Believing that the future of Muslims was threatened by their orthodox nature and outlook, Sir Syed began promoting Western-style scientific education by founding modern schools and journals and organising Muslim intellectuals. Inspired by the functioning of [[Education in the United Kingdom|British colleges]], Sir Syed founded the Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 with the aim of promoting social and economic development of Indian Muslims.<br />
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One of the most influential Muslim politicians of his time, Sir Syed was suspicious of the [[Indian independence movement]] and called upon Muslims to loyally serve the [[British Raj]]. He denounced nationalist organisations such as the [[Indian National Congress]], instead forming organisations to promote Muslim unity and pro-British attitudes and activities. Sir Syed promoted the adoption of Urdu as the ''[[lingua franca]]'' of all Indian Muslims, and mentored a rising generation of Muslim politicians and intellectuals. Although hailed as a great Muslim leader and social reformer, Sir Syed remains the subject of controversy for his views on [[Hinduism|Hindu]]-Muslim issues. ([[Syed Ahmed Khan|'''more...''']])</div>WikiDwarf