History & Civics
With reference to the given picture, answer the following questions :
(a) Identify and name the personality.
(b) Name one famous educational institution founded by him.
(c) Describe two of his ideas or views.
Muslim League
2 Likes
Answer
(a) The given picture shows Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
(b) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College at Aligarh in 1875.
(c) Two ideas/views of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan are given below:
Loyalty to the British Government: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan believed that Muslims should remain loyal to the British. He advised the Muslim community not to join political movements against the British, as he felt cooperation with the rulers would help Muslims progress socially and economically.
Promotion of Western Education: He strongly advocated for Western education among Muslims. To achieve this, he founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
Answered By
3 Likes
Related Questions
The foundation of the Muslim League in 1906 had great repercussions on the later history of India. In this context, answer the following :
(a) Main objectives of the Muslim League.
(b) Main impact of the Muslim League on the National Movement.
What part was played by the following in the creation of the Muslim League?
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
(b) Principal Beck.
(c) Lord Minto.
Growth of communalism in India was encouraged by the British authorities as well as certain trends in Indian society. In the light of this observation, explain :
(a) The 'Divide and Rule' policy of the British.
(b) The writings and speeches of the assertive nationalists.
Several factors led to the foundation of the Muslim League in 1906. In this context, describe :
(a) The partition of Bengal.
(b) The role of the British Government.