Pakistan Affairs: Views of Nehru, Khalid Bin Saeed, and Sir Syed

Questions and Answers

What was the primary focus of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's strategy?

Educational advancement

Who were the two main forces that Sir Syed had to contend with according to the text?

Orthodox religious leaders and Muslims

What was the opinion expressed about Muslims' outlook in the text?

Defeated in their outlook and sulky

What role did orthodox religious leaders play in Sir Syed's time?

They were conservative and doubted British intentions Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehru, how did the burden of the British rule fall upon Muslims compared to Hindus?

More heavily on Hindus Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the objectives enunciated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan regarding Muslims and the British?

Educating Muslims to bridge the gap with British Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's book 'Loyal Mohammadans of India'?

Emphasizing the loyalty of Muslims to the British during the War of Independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan writing 'Tabeen-ul-kalam'?

To highlight the similarities between the Bible and the Quran Signup and view all the answers

Which book by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan aimed at proving that Christians were followers of a revealed book?

'Risala-e-Ailkam-e-Tarn-e-Ata-e-Kitab' Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan attempt to achieve through his policy of rapprochement between British and Muslims?

To foster a better relationship between British and Muslims Signup and view all the answers

Which work by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan aimed at curtailing religious animosity between Muslims and Christians?

'Tabeen-ul-kalam' Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's strategy to improve inter-religious relations according to the passage?

Finding common ground between Christian and Islamic texts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Services of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Played a commendable role in regenerating Muslim society after the War of Independence (1857)
Began a policy of rapprochement between the British and Muslims

Rapprochement between British and Muslims

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan blamed the British for the mutiny (War of Independence) in his book 'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind'
Highlighted the services and contributions of loyal Muslims during the War of Independence in his book 'Loyal Muhammadans of India'
Wrote 'Tareekh-e-Sarkash-e-Bunar' and published 502 copies of 'Causes of Indian Revolt' for the British Parliament
Removed religious animosity between Muslims and Christians by writing 'Tabeen-ul-kalam', a Tafseer of the Holy Bible
Wrote 'Risala-e-Ailkam-e-Tarn-e-Ata-e-Kitab' to prove that Christians are people of the revealed Book and it is religiously allowed to marry and dine with them

Educational Services

Engaged the British in his educational reform movement, acknowledged by Nehru
Fought against British who were rivals of Muslims and against Orthodox religious leaders who doubted British efforts
Persuaded Muslims to learn English to move forward in the newly introduced system of government

Strategy and Objectives

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's strategy was to educate, educate, educate
Prime objective was education, to be disseminated through interaction with the British government
Objectives included:
- Removing misunderstandings between the British and Muslims
- Keeping Muslims away from agitational politics
- Protecting the rights and interests of Muslims