🟨 WHO WAS SIR SYED AHMAD KHAN?
• Born on 17 October 1817 in Delhi.
• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a great Muslim scholar, educationist, social reformer, and
writer.
• He worked for the educational, social, and political progress of Muslims in the Indian
subcontinent.
• He is known as the Founder of the Aligarh Movement.
⭐ Remember: Sir Syed = Education + Reform
🩷 EARLY LIFE
• Belonged to a respected Muslim family.
• Studied Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Mathematics, and Islamic Studies.
• Later joined the East India Company as a judicial officer.
🟩 CONDITIONS AFTER 1857
After the War of Independence (1857):
❌ Muslims were blamed by the British.
❌ Many Muslims lost their jobs and property.
❌ Muslim education became weak.
➡️ Sir Syed believed that education was the only way to improve their condition.
💡 Memory Trick: 1857 = Problems, Education = Solution
, 🟦 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
✔️ Encouraged Muslims to receive modern education.
✔️ Promoted the learning of English and Science.
✔️ Opened schools and educational institutions.
✔️ Inspired Muslims to compete in modern society.
⭐ Key Idea: Education is the key to success.
🟪 MAO COLLEGE
📅 Established in 1875.
📍 Located in Aligarh.
• Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College.
• It later became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
💡 Remember: 1875 = MAO College
🟨 SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
📅 Founded in 1864.
Purpose:
• Translate English books into Urdu.
• Spread modern scientific knowledge.
• Increase awareness among Muslims.
⭐ Remember: Science + Urdu = Scientific Society
• Born on 17 October 1817 in Delhi.
• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a great Muslim scholar, educationist, social reformer, and
writer.
• He worked for the educational, social, and political progress of Muslims in the Indian
subcontinent.
• He is known as the Founder of the Aligarh Movement.
⭐ Remember: Sir Syed = Education + Reform
🩷 EARLY LIFE
• Belonged to a respected Muslim family.
• Studied Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Mathematics, and Islamic Studies.
• Later joined the East India Company as a judicial officer.
🟩 CONDITIONS AFTER 1857
After the War of Independence (1857):
❌ Muslims were blamed by the British.
❌ Many Muslims lost their jobs and property.
❌ Muslim education became weak.
➡️ Sir Syed believed that education was the only way to improve their condition.
💡 Memory Trick: 1857 = Problems, Education = Solution
, 🟦 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
✔️ Encouraged Muslims to receive modern education.
✔️ Promoted the learning of English and Science.
✔️ Opened schools and educational institutions.
✔️ Inspired Muslims to compete in modern society.
⭐ Key Idea: Education is the key to success.
🟪 MAO COLLEGE
📅 Established in 1875.
📍 Located in Aligarh.
• Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College.
• It later became Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
💡 Remember: 1875 = MAO College
🟨 SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
📅 Founded in 1864.
Purpose:
• Translate English books into Urdu.
• Spread modern scientific knowledge.
• Increase awareness among Muslims.
⭐ Remember: Science + Urdu = Scientific Society
