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When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan resign the government service?
A
in 1877
B
in 1879
C
in 1876
D
in 1875
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sir Syed retired from government service in 1876 and settled in Aligarh. In 1878, he was nominated as an additional member of the Imperial Legislative Council, which he served from July 1878 to July 1880.

Detailed explanation-2: -This led Sir Syed to initiate a movement for the intellectual, educational, social and cultural regeneration of the Muslim society. This movement came to be known as the Aligarh movement after Sir Syed established his school at Aligarh which later became the center of the movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -One example was when the Congress demanded political representation according to the population. This meant that the Hindu majority would be in power and Sir Syed felt that the wider interests of the Muslims, especially in terms of education, would be neglected. Thus he opposed the Indian National Congress.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is associated with the Aligarh Movement. He organised and founded the Aligarh Movement in 1875. It was based in Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sir Syed Ahmad khan’s services. Causes of the Indian mutiny. The loyal Muhammadans of Indian. Some other reconciliatory efforts. Establishment of Schools. Establishment of the Scientific Society. Study of the British Education System. More items •03-May-2021

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