EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a leading Muslim reformer and educationist who was arguably the most important political voice among Indian Muslims in the latter half of the 19th century, was born on 17 October 1817 in Delhi (which was then the capital, albeit nominal, of the fading Mughal empire).

Detailed explanation-2: -Though initially espousing Hindu–Muslim unity, he became the pioneer of Muslim nationalism in India and is widely credited as the father of the two-nation theory, which formed the basis of the Pakistan movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was one of those early pioneers who recognized the critical role of education in the empowerment of the poor and backward Muslim community. In more than one ways, Sir Syed was one of the greatest social reformers and a great national builder of modern India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sir Syed viewed that Muslims should have friendship with the British if they want to take their due rights. To achieve this he did a lot to convince the British that Muslims were not against them.

Detailed explanation-5: -His work and achievement cannot be forgotton during the history of the Pakistan movement. He started the Aligarh movement to lift up the condition of the Muslims. He laid the foundationstoneof the Aligarh College which became the focal point of the Muslim activities during the Pakistan movement.