Sir Syed Ahmad Khan set up his first school for Muslims in Muradabad in 1859, where subjects such as English, Persian, Islamiat, Arabic, and Urdu were compulsory.
1792
What was the official name of the school Sir Syed established in Muradabad in 1859?
In 1859, Sir Syed established a 'Persian Madrasah' at Muradabad where Persian, modern history, English, and Urdu were taught. It was his first major educational initiative.
1793
Which of these subjects was NOT compulsory at the school Sir Syed established in Muradabad in 1859?
The Persian Madrasah established in Muradabad in 1859 focused on Persian, modern history, English, and Urdu. Sanskrit was later included in the school at Ghazipur.
The Nagri Resolution of April 18, 1900, issued by Lt. Governor Macdonnell, recognized the Nagri script along with Persian for official use in courts, triggering the Hindi-Urdu controversy.
1795
Where did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan establish a school in 1862?
After being transferred from Muradabad, Sir Syed established a school in Ghazipur in 1862, which provided education in English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Islamiyat.
1796
Which script controversy in 1900 led to a rift between the Aligarh leaders and the British government?
The Nagri Resolution of 1900, which recognized the Nagri (Hindi) script for official use alongside Persian (Urdu), sparked the Hindi-Urdu controversy and caused significant unrest among the Muslim intelligentsia.
1797
What was the 'Nagri Resolution' of 1900 which affected Muslim education and culture?