Biography of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan - Pioneer of Muslim Education in India
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, born in 1817, was a prominent figure in Indian history who played a key role in advocating for modern education among Muslims. Facing challenges post the war of 1857, he established schools and a scientific society to promote science and English education. His efforts culminated in the founding of the Aligarh Muslim University, leaving a lasting impact on Muslim education in India.
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Sir Syed was born on 17 October 1817 in Delhi. Syed Ahmed s father name was Mir Muttaqi. He died when Syed Ahmed was about 21 years of age. His family was highly regarded by the M u g h a l dynasty.
Sir Syed received his education under the old sy st e m prevailing at that time. He learnt to under home. read the holy Quran a female teacher at his After this, Maulvi Hamidud Din became his private tutor. He was also interested in Persian, Arabic and mathematics.
At the age of 19 his formal education came to an e end but he continued his studies privately. He start the job of clerk in the East India Company in 1938. After the three years he qualified as a sub-judge and served in the judicial department at various places.
The war of 1857 had ended in disaster specially for Muslims. The British ruler crashed Muslims in every field of life. Education facilities was entirely closed for Muslims. That time Sir Syed Ahmed khan held the Muslims.
He wanted to create a scientific temperament a m o n g the Muslims of India and to make the modern knowledge of Science available tothem. He began establishing schools, at Muradabad where Persian and English was taught. In 1863 he established another school at Ghazipur
He also founded a scientific society in 1864. It`s task was to translate the English books into U rdu and persian. This was done to make english books easier for the people to understand.
On 24 may,1874 M.A.O High school was established at Aligarh. In 1877 the school was upgraded to a college. The college was open for Muslim students who came from all part of country. Muslim and non-
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan set up Muslim educational Conference in 1886. In 1920 after the death of Sir Syed Ahmad khan the college grew into the Aligarh Muslim University.
Sir Syed was a government civil servant as well as a scholar. The following are his important works: ASBAB-E-BAGHAWAT-E-HIND ASARUS SANADEED TEHZIB-UL-AKHLAQ etc.
Education Opened a school at Muradabad. Another school at Ghazipur. Established a scientific society at Ghazipur. MAO School at Aligarh in 1875. Late converted into Aligarh University in 1920. Tehzib-ul-Ikhlaq Muhammadan Educational Conference inn 1886 Initiated Aligarh Movement
Questions Q.1 Was the development of a western education system the greatest achievement of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan? Explain your answer[14] Q.2 What was the Aligarh Movement?[4] Q.3 Why did Sir syed render educational services for the Muslims?[7] Q.4 Why did Sir Syed try to improve relations with the British[7] Q.5 Who was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan[4] Q.6 Why did Sir Syed give the Two Nation Theory?[7] Q.7 What was Indian National Congress?[4]
Q.1 Was the development of a western education system the greatest achievement of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan? Explain your answer[14] Introduction Conditions of Muslims after the war. About the initiative/ Motive of Sir Syed Explanation Improvement of relations with the British. Educational Services Political Services for the Muslims Two Nation theory Conclusion Sir Syed rendered a lot of services for the Muslims of India, which includes educational services, political services which helped the Muslims of India in establishing themselves.
Aligarh Movement To spread political awareness To educate the Muslims and to arrange educational conferences. To provide jobs to the Muslims To represent the Muslims
Why did Sir Syed try to improve relations with the British?[7] Intro: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan s objective was to improve the conditions of Muslims in India so that the Muslims could live peacefully in India and could establish themselves. Explanation: Improvement of relation was necessary because British were the rulers. British were having a bad image of the Muslims Muslims were blamed for the war Muslims were tortured and punished. Muslims were not given their rights. Muslims were not given jobs in ICS. Names of journals and pamphlets written by Sir Syed.
What was Indian National Congress?[4] Political party of Indians. Set up by A.O Hume in 1885. To represent the Indians.
Q.3 Why did Sir syed render educational services for the Muslims?[7] Intro: Sir Syed thought that Muslims could not survive in India if they were not educated. Sir Syed tried to facilitate the Muslims in India in terms of education and English language. Explanation: Sir Syed set up various schools at Muradabad in 1859, Ghazipur in 1864, MAO school at Aligarh in 1875. Scientific society at Ghazipur to translate the books from English to Persian.
