GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Who founded Aligarh College in 1875?
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Dadabhai Naoroji
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Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan
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Abul Kalam Azad
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The statesman Syed Ahmad Khan founded the predecessor of Aligarh Muslim University, the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College, in 1875 having already established two schools.
Detailed explanation-2: -His marvelous achievement, while he was posted at Aligarh was the establishment of MAO (Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental) High School in 1875, which was inaugurated by William Muir. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan wanted to upgrade its level to a college, and to attain this end, he speeded up fund-raising.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875. It was open to students from all religions.
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