Pak301 ( Lecture 4)

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Where was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan born?

Aligarh

Iran

Bijnore

Delhi (correct)

What was the turning point in Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's life?

Joining the British as head clerk

Passing the examination to become sub-judge

The death of his brother

The War of Independence in 1857 (correct)

What was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's goal for the Muslims of the Subcontinent?

To bring them close to the British (correct)

To make them anti-British

To isolate them from the British

To make them anti-Hindu

What was the effect of the War of Independence on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan?

It made him more energetic and serious Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's maternal grandfather?

He served in Iran and Burma under the British government Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's role in 1841?

He was a sub-judge Signup and view all the answers

When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan die?

March 27, 1898 Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan do to improve the relationship between the Muslims and the British?

He saved British lives during the War of Independence and used this to build a cordial relationship Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Syed's main motivation for promoting Western education among the Muslims?

To help the Muslims absorb modern education and improve their future Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the War of Independence for the Muslims?

The Muslims were treated as third-class citizens of India Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Syed's view of the British?

He saw them as a civilized, educated, wise, and disciplined nation Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sir Syed establish the United Indian Patriotic Association?

To counter the propaganda of the Congress Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Syed's stance on the Urdu-Hindi controversy?

He advocated for the promotion of Urdu as the common language Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Syed mean by 'Hindus and Muslims should try to be of one mind'?

He meant that the two nations should have a working relationship Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Muhammadan Defense Association established by Sir Syed?

To defend the rights of the Muslims Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and His Contributions

Born in 1817 at Delhi, when the Mughal Empire was collapsing
Family had already joined the East India Company, and his maternal grandfather served in Iran and Burma under the British government
Got interested in English from his maternal family
Became a head clerk in 1839 after the death of his brother
Passed examination and became sub-judge in 1841
Established educational institutions and worked for the depressed Muslims of the Subcontinent

His Services

Guided his community to rejoin life after the War of Independence in 1857
Focused on bringing Muslims close to the British
Died on March 27, 1898, and was buried in Aligarh

Sir Syed and Politics

Eradicated misunderstandings between Muslims and the British
Awakened Muslims about political ups and downs and co-existence in the presence of other nations in India
Motivated Muslims to absorb modern education of the West
Visualized a bright future for Muslims if they engaged in Western learning
Won British confidence and cordial relationship by saving their lives during the War of Independence
Utilized this relationship for the betterment of Muslims

Urdu-Hindi Controversy

Urdu grew as a common language of all Indians regardless of origin or religion
In 1867, Benarsi Hindus started a campaign to replace Urdu with Hindi
Sir Syed discouraged this and later, his followers tried to save Urdu language

Muslims-as a Nation

Sir Syed used the word 'nation' for the Muslims
Advocated Hindu-Muslim unity, which meant a working relationship between the two nations
Favored separate electorate for the Muslims in 1883, saying the majority would override the interests of the minority

United Indian Patriotic Association and Muhammadan Defense Association

In 1888, Sir Syed set up the Patriotic Association to meet the propaganda of the Congress
In December 1893, Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Defense Association to protect the political, religious, and social rights of the Muslims

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This quiz covers the life and contributions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a prominent figure in Indian Muslim history. It explores his early life, family, and interest in English, as well as his role in the Indian subcontinent during the decline of the Mughal Empire.