EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Aligarh Movement was the push to establish a modern system of Western–style scientific education for the Muslim population of British India, during the later decades of the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -The movement began in 1875 with the establishment of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental School in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. In 1877, the government upgraded the school to college status after two years. Sir Syed introduced both English and Eastern education in the college after reaching this milestone.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the later years of the 19th century, the Aligarh movement was an initiative to set up a system of Western-style scientific education in British India for the Muslim population. The origin of the movement is from Aligarh, which is where it has derived its name from.

Detailed explanation-4: -Syed Ahmad Khan’s Aligarh Movement played a significant role in bringing about an intellectual revolution among the Indian Muslims. Thus it succeeded in achieving its major objectives, i.e. educational progress and social reform. His efforts earned Sir Syed the title “Prophet of Education”.