Sayyid Ahmad Khan

Sayyid Ahmad Khan (1817-1898) was an influential Indian Muslim scholar, educator, and reformer. He is best known for his efforts to modernize Muslim education and promote rational thought, aligning it with scientific knowledge. Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh, which later became Aligarh Muslim University, fostering a blend of traditional Islamic and Western education. He advocated for social reform, highlighting the importance of education for progress. His ideas significantly impacted the socio-political landscape of Indian Muslims and laid the groundwork for future movements aimed at educational and social upliftment within the community.