The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh was founded by ___________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College in Aligarh was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1875. He was a prominent Muslim reformer and educator who believed that modern education, especially in English and science, was essential for the progress of Indian Muslims under British rule. The college was modeled after the British education system and aimed to blend Western knowledge with Islamic values. Later, in 1920, the college evolved into the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Sir Syed’s vision played a crucial role in shaping modern Muslim identity and education in India.
Other options :
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Muzaffar Ahmed: A Communist leader and freedom fighter, not associated with MAO College.
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah: Founder of Pakistan, educated in Bombay and London; not the founder of MAO College.
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: A prominent freedom fighter and India’s first Education Minister, but not linked to the founding of MAO College.