Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
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In which city did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan establish the MAO College in 1877?
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Aligarh
Explanation
MAO College in Aligarh became the famous Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.
Which 1859 pamphlet did Sir Syed write to analyze the War of Independence?
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Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind
Explanation
His pamphlet analyzed the root political and military causes of the 1857 uprising.
Which scientific society did Sir Syed found in Ghazipur in 1864?
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Scientific Society
Explanation
The Scientific Society translated Western academic works into Urdu.
Which language controversy in 1867 convinced Sir Syed of the Two-Nation Theory?
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Hindi-Urdu Controversy
Explanation
The Hindu demand to replace Urdu with Hindi in UP schools deeply changed his outlook.
Which historic educational body did Sir Syed establish in 1886?
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Muhammadan Educational Conference
Explanation
The Conference promoted modern Western education among Indian Muslims.
Which title did the British government bestow upon Sir Syed in 1888?
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Knighthood
Explanation
Sir Syed was knighted as Knight Commander of the Star of India (KCSI) in 1888.