Sayyid Ahmad Khan

The book deals with the life and achievements of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, especially his pioneering work in the field of education. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was the founder of Aligarh Muslim University. This was first written by the famous historian Professor K.A. Nizami in English and later was translated into Urdu under the guidance of the author by his disciple Asgha Abbas.

Examines Sayyid Ahmad Khan's life and contribution in the nineteenth century and his legacy in our current times.

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, 1817-1898, an Urdu scholar, Indian Muslim social reformer and founder of Aligarh Muslim University.

This book presents a nuanced narrative on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s (1817–1898) life and his invaluable contribution to the democratic consciousness in India. Based on extensive archival research and a close study of his writings, speeches, and addresses, it explores the life and works of Sir Syed in the broader context of socio-political debates in nineteenth-century India. A seminal figure who shaped modern India, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is known as the pioneer of modern education among the Muslims in India. Reconciling faith with demonstrable truths, he contributed immensely as a member of the several apex bodies such as Vice-Regal Legislative Council, Royal Public Service Commission, Royal Education Commission, and Legislative Council of North West Provinces. The volume also explores the reformer’s views on issues like colonial law and administration, the concept of blasphemy, conversion, female education, religious beliefs, freedom of press, emancipation of women, Hindu–Muslim unity, Urdu–Hindi controversy, and reservation for Muslims. Thoughtfully and incisively written, this volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of modern India, Indian political thought, political philosophy, education, political science, colonial history, Islamic Studies, religious studies, Islamic law, biography, and South Asian studies.