- Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a prominent Muslim reformist and educationist in British India. - He aimed to reconcile Western scientific education with Islamic culture for the Muslim community.
Who founded the Aligarh Anglo-oriental college?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Development of Education in Modern India (Nationalist Education Movement and Establishment of National Schools)
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Answer: D. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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