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Detailed explanation-1: -He is regarded as one of the founders of the Two-Nation Theory which says that Hindus and Muslims cannot be one nation. Sir Syed was knighted by the British in 1888.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sir Syed Ahmed Khan first used the word ‘Two Nations’ for Hindus and Muslims. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was convinced by the hatred of Congress and Hindus towards the Muslims that both nations cannot stay unite in the single country and the future of the Muslims will safe only if they have their own separate country. 10.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Syed worked to promote reinterpretation of Muslim ideology in order to reconcile tradition with Western education. He argued in several books on Islam that the Qur’an rested on an appreciation of reason and natural law, making scientific inquiry important to being a good Muslim.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aligarh Movement introduced a new trend in Urdu literature. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and his association left the old style of writing in the Urdu language, which was rhetorical and academic, and started a simple style which helped Muslims to understand the main purpose of the movement.