Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875, which later became the Aligarh Muslim University. This institution was the central hub for the Aligarh Movement.
Which of the following movements was started with an aim to spread modern western education amongst the Muslims of India ?
Asked in APPSC Panchayat secretary Prelims 2016 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Aligarh Movement and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan)
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