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Introduction
The greatest Muslim reformer and statesman of the 19th Century, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born in Delhi on October 17, 1817. His family on the maternal and paternal side had close contacts with the Mughal court. His maternal grandfather, Khwajah Farid was a Wazir in the court of Akbar Shah II. His paternal grandfather Syed Hadi held a mansab and the title of Jawwad Ali Khan in the court of Alamgir II. His father, Mir Muttaqi, had been close to Akbar Shah since the days of his prince-hood. Syed Ahmad's mother, Aziz-un-Nisa, took a great deal of interest in the education and upbringing of her son.
Early Education
Sir Syed was taught to read and understand the Qur'an. He received an education to Muslim nobility in Delhi. Under the charge of Maulvi Hamiduddin, Sir Syed was trained in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and religious subjects. He read the works of Muslim scholars and writers such as Sahbai, Rumi and Ghalib. Other tutors instructed him in mathematics, astronomy and Islamic jurisprudence.
Muslim Plight After 1857 War
The upheaval of 1857 swept away the last relics of Muslim rule in India. The British troops were sewing the Mohammedans in pigskins, smearing them with pork fat, and burning their bodies and forcing Hindus to defile themselves. Governor General Canning protested against the violent temper of his countrymen and told Queen Victoria in his usually measured language. The Muslims were held responsible for the Revolution of 1857 and they had to pay a heavy penalty for their complicity in the plot.
To the Muslims he advocated loyalty to the government and to the British he asked to review their policy, which would win the support of the largest minority in the country. This two-way policy resulted in the reconciliation of the Muslims.
Muslims Community Miseries
The British held Muslims responsible for this war and ignored the Hindus who were equally responsible. The Muslims were the direct target of the British policies who
The greatest Muslim reformer and statesman of the 19th Century, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born in Delhi on October 17, 1817. His family on the maternal and paternal side had close contacts with the Mughal court. His maternal grandfather, Khwajah Farid was a Wazir in the court of Akbar Shah II. His paternal grandfather Syed Hadi held a mansab and the title of Jawwad Ali Khan in the court of Alamgir II. His father, Mir Muttaqi, had been close to Akbar Shah since the days of his prince-hood. Syed Ahmad's mother, Aziz-un-Nisa, took a great deal of interest in the education and upbringing of her son.
Early Education
Sir Syed was taught to read and understand the Qur'an. He received an education to Muslim nobility in Delhi. Under the charge of Maulvi Hamiduddin, Sir Syed was trained in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and religious subjects. He read the works of Muslim scholars and writers such as Sahbai, Rumi and Ghalib. Other tutors instructed him in mathematics, astronomy and Islamic jurisprudence.
Muslim Plight After 1857 War
The upheaval of 1857 swept away the last relics of Muslim rule in India. The British troops were sewing the Mohammedans in pigskins, smearing them with pork fat, and burning their bodies and forcing Hindus to defile themselves. Governor General Canning protested against the violent temper of his countrymen and told Queen Victoria in his usually measured language. The Muslims were held responsible for the Revolution of 1857 and they had to pay a heavy penalty for their complicity in the plot.
To the Muslims he advocated loyalty to the government and to the British he asked to review their policy, which would win the support of the largest minority in the country. This two-way policy resulted in the reconciliation of the Muslims.
Muslims Community Miseries
The British held Muslims responsible for this war and ignored the Hindus who were equally responsible. The Muslims were the direct target of the British policies who