Question

biography of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan between 100 to 120 words​

Answer 1

AnswerSir Syed Ahmad Taqvi bin Syed Muhammad Muttaqi[1] KCSI (Urdu: سید احمد خان‎; 17 October 1817 – 27 March 1898), commonly known as Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, was a Muslim pragmatist,[2] Islamic reformist,[3][4] philosopher of nineteenth century Bri

In 1838, Syed Ahmad entered the service of East India Company and went on to become a judge at a Small Causes Court in 1867, and retired from service in 1876. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained, loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.[3] After the rebellion, he penned the booklet The Causes of the Indian Mutiny – a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt. Believing that the future of Muslims was threatened by the rigidity of their orthodox outlook, Sir Syed began promoting Western–style scientific education by founding modern schools and journals and organising Muslim entrepreneurs.

In 1859, Syed established Gulshan School at Muradabad, Victoria School at Ghazipur in 1863, and a scientific society for Muslims in 1864. In 1875, founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, the first Muslim university in South Asia.[9] During his career, Syed repeatedly called upon Muslims to loyally serve the British Empire and promoted the adoption of Urdu as the lingua franca of all Indian Muslims. Syed heavily critiqued the Indian National Congress.[10]

Syed maintains a strong legacy in Pakistan and among Indian Muslims. He strongly influenced other Muslim leaders including Allama Iqbal and Jinnah. His advocacy of Islam's rationalist (Muʿtazila) tradition, and at broader, radical reinterpretation of the Quran to make it compatible with science and modernity, continues to influence the global Islamic reformation.[11] Many universities and public buildings in Pakistan bear Sir Syed's name.[12]

Aligarh Muslim University celebrated his 200th birth centenary with much enthusiasm on 17 October 2017. Former President of India shri Pranab Mukherjee was the chief guest.[13][14]:

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Answer 2

Born

17 October 1817

Delhi, India

Died

27 March 1898 (aged 80)

Aligarh, India

Nationality

Indian

Other names

Sir Syed

Alma mater

East India Company College

Notable work

The Mohammadan Commentary on the Holy Quran

(Tafsir on QURAN).

Awards

ImperialOrderCrownIndiaRibbon.gif Star of India

Era

19th century

School

Islamic and Renaissance philosophy

Institutions

East India Company

Indian Judicial Branch

Aligarh Muslim University

Punjab University

Government College University

Main interests

Pragmatism, Metaphysics, language, aesthetics, and Islam and Christianity