jan 1, 1863 - Muhammedan Literary Society estd. by Sayyid Ahmed Khan at Calcutta 1863

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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

{Oct 17- Sir Syed's Day}

Focussed on spreading modern scientific education among Muslim community and drawing parallels with Quran.

Founded Aligarh Muslim University(earlier- Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAOC)) in 1875 and kicked off the Aligarh Movement.

Fought against women's problems like pardah system, illeteracy, polygamy and easy divorce among Muslims.

Wrote Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind' (Reasons for the Indian Revolt of1857), in which he blamed the revolt on British ignorance and aggressive expansion policies.

'Commentary on the Holy Bible.'

One of the proponents of the Two-Nation Theory,

Appointed to the Imperial Legislative Council in 1878. In 1888, he was knighted for his devotion.

Established the Aligarh Scientific Society

Tahzebul Akhlaq (Social Reformer in English), a magazine

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