From Vision to Reality:

Unveiling Syed Ahmad

Khan's Journey and the
Founding of Aligarh
Muslim University
 Introduction
Anglo-Muhammadan Oriental
College (now Aligarh Muslim
University) in 1875 in Aligarh,
Uttar P r a d e s h (now), I n d i a (British
India then). It was India's first
centre of Islamic and Western
higher education, with instruction
given in English and modeled on
Oxford. It s t a n d s a s a t e s t a m e n t to
h i s vision a n d j o u r n e y to establish
it. A M U ( A l i g a r h M u s l i m
U n i v e r s i t y ) u p h o l d s its l e g a c y
a n d offers e d u c a t i o n a n d
e n l i g h t e n m e n t for future
generations.
Overview

A visionary leader w h o
d e d i c a t e d his life to e d u c a tio n a l reforms
a n d social upliftment. This presentation
explores his journey , his strugglres a n d the
e s t a b l i s h m e n t of Mu h a m m a d a n A n g l o -
Oriental College
Th e Mu h a m m a d a n A n g l o - O r i e n t a l C o l l e g e
b e c a m e A l ig a r h Mu s l im U n i v e r s i t y i n
1 9 2 0 , f o l l o w in g t h e Al i g a r h Mu s l i m
U n i v e r s it y A c t.
Early Life

B o r n in 1817, Sir Syed

faced n u m e r o u s c h a l l e n g e s b u t r e m a i n e d
c o m m i t t e d to education. H is experiences
s h a p e d his vision for a m o d e r n
e d u c a tio n a l institution.
Educational Reforms

A d v o c a te d for m o d e r n
education, e m p h a s i z i n g t h e i m p o r t a n c e of
science, literature, a n d critical thinking. His
efforts laid t h e fo u n d a tio n for Aligarh
Mu s l im University.
 R e c o g n i z e d t h e n e e d for a center of l earni ng that w o u l d
e m p o w e r t h e M u s l i m c o m m u n i t y. Ali garh M u s l i m University w a s established to
address this need.
Foundation Stone Laying

T h e fo u n d a tio n stone of Alig a rh Muslim

University w a s laid by
o n 24th May 1875. This event m a r k e d
t h e b e g i n n i n g of a n e w era in education.
 First graduate
The first graduate of Aligarh
Muslim University (AMU) was
Ishwari Prasad Upadhyaya, a
Hindu historian. He was born
i n 1 8 8 8 i n K u r r a C h i t t a r p u r,
Agra, Uttar Pradesh. His father
passed away when he was in
class 12th, and he had to take
care of his younger siblings.
Despite the challenges, he
continued his studies and Dr. Iswari Prasad
g r a d u a t e d f r o m A M U i n 1 9 11 .
Upadhyaya
Early Challenges

T h e e s t a b l is h m e n t of Alig a rh Muslim
University faced n u m e r o u s challenges,
i n c l u d i n g opposition f r o m conservative
elements. However,
d e te rmin a tio n prevailed.
Growth and Expansion

Over t h e years, Alig a rh Mu s l im University

g r e w exponentially, e x p a n d i n g its
a c a d e m i c p r o g r a m s a n d infrastructure. It
b e c a m e a s y m b o l of educational
excellence a n d social progress.
Impact on Society

Alig a rh Mu s l im University played a pivotal

role in e m p o w e r i n g t h e Muslim
c o m m u n i t y, fostering intellectual growth,
a n d p r o m o t i n g social h a rmo n y. Its i m p a c t
e x t e n d e d b e y o n d education.
A l i g a r h M u s l i m University h a s p r o d u c e d n u m e r o u s d i s t i n g u i s h e d a l u m n i w h o
h a v e excelled in various fields, i n c l u d i n g politics, literature, science, a n d arts.

Dr. Zakir Husain

President of India
Mansur Ali
Sahib Singh Verma Anubhav Sinha
PM of Bangladesh
CM of Delhi Director

Some famous AMU graduates

Research and Innovation

Alig a rh Mu s l im University is at the

forefront of research a n d innovation,
fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity
a n d p u s h i n g b o u n d a r i e s in various
disciplines.
Cultural Diversity

Alig a rh Mu s l im University celebrates

cultural diversity, p r o m o t i n g h a r m o n y a n d
unity a m o n g s t u d e n t s f r o m different
b a c k g r o u n d s a n d regions.
Global Recognition

Alig a rh Mu s l im University h a s g a i n e d
international recognition for its a c a d e m i c
excellence, research contributions, a n d
fostering a g lo b a l outlook a m o n g its
students.
Conclusion

Syed Ahmad Khan's vision b e c a m e a

reality t h r o u g h t h e e s t a b l is h m e n t of
Alig a rh Mu s l im University. It s t a n d s as a
t e s ta m e n t to his e n d u r i n g l e g a c y a n d
c o m m i t m e n t to education.
Here are some specific examples of when, where, and how Sir Syed
Ahmad Khan was insulted, defamed, and tortured:
 1857: Sir Syed was captured by the British
and imprisoned in Fort William in Calcutta.
He was subjected to harsh interrogation and
physical torture.
 1870: Sir Syed was delivering a speech at a
public meeting in Aligarh when a group of
Muslim protesters interrupted his speech
and began throwing stones and shoes at him.
Khan was forced to flee the meeting.
 1881: Sir Syed was traveling to England by
ship when a group of Muslim passengers
began to harass and abuse him. They called
him a traitor and a sellout.
Syed Ahmad Khan was knighted by the British government on January 1,
1888, and became known as Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He was awarded the
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI) for his
services to education and social reform.

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died on March 27, 1898, in Aligarh, India. He was
73 years old at the time of his death. His death was a major loss to the
Muslim community in India. He was a visionary leader who had a
profound impact on the development of Muslim education and society.
 Thanks to all who celebrated the 206th
birthday of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. We
honor his memory and promote
Happy education and social reform. Let's reflect
birthday on his life and achievements, share ideas,
Sir Syed and work towards his vision.

Created by-
Almas Kalam Laskar