Who among the following was the founder of the Aligarh Movement, which was largely responsible for the revival of Muslims in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sayyid Ahmad Khan.
The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sayyid Ahmed Khan in 1875 at Aligarh. Later it became the Aligarh Muslim University.
Its mission was to align with the British education system while preserving Islamic values.
The Aligarh Movement, a pivotal force in educational reforms, significantly contributed to the establishment of the college. Sayyid Ahmad Khan, an advocate of religious tolerance, held the belief that all religions shared a fundamental unity, described as practical morality.