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Who founded the Aligarh Anglo-oriental college?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nawab Salimullah
  2. Liaqat Ali
  3. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
  4. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan šŸ“š Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875. He wanted to provide modern Western education to the Muslim community while protecting their culture. This college later became the Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. He is considered the pioneer of modern education and social reform among Indian Muslims.