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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was an effective reformer. Explain. |
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Answer» Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was an influential reformist among the Muslims. He was deeply influenced with modern scientific contemplation. He started a movement in Aligarh with the assistance of his supporters that was called ‘Aligarh movement’ He supported modern western education. He tried to reconcile modern progressive ideas with Islam throughout his life. He interpreted “The Quran’ according to the contemporary world. He declared Unless the freedom of contemplation develops, civilization cannot begin. He opposed religious fanaticism and urged the people to become liberal and tolerant. He founded the Mohammedan literary society’ in Kolkata in 1863. He opened schools of English education in many cities, Mohammedan Oriental College’ was established in Aligarh, which became famous in 1920, by the name of Aligarh Muslim University. |
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