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Explanation

Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, 

History
He was initially M.A.O as a primary school

after two years it became Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College.

Lord Lytton inaugurated M.A.O College in 1877

In MAO Intermediate classes were started in 1878

in 1881 B.A. degree classes were added.

In 1887, it began to prepare students to enter Thomason College of Civil Engineering at Roorkee

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Explanation

• The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875, initially as a primary school, with the intention of turning it into a college-level institution.
• In 1877, the school was raised to college level.
• Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India at the time, laid the foundation stone of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) on January 8, 1878.
• The college was later upgraded to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1920.

Explanation

Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, initially as a primary school

after two years it became Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College.

MAO was inspired by the Cambridge education system.

MAO started operations on Queen Victoria's 56th birthday, 24 May 1875

In MAO Intermediate classes were started in 1878

in 1881 B.A. degree classes were added.

In 1887, it began to prepare students to enter Thomason College of Civil Engineering at Roorkee

• The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875, initially as a primary school, with the intention of turning it into a college-level institution.
• In 1877, the school was raised to college level.
• Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India at the time, laid the foundation stone of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) on January 8, 1878.
• The college was later upgraded to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1920.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan started Ali Garh School in 1875

Ali Garh school converted into College 1877

Ali Garh College was converted into a University in 1920

Additional information:

M.A.O college was to provide education to Muslims & Non-Muslims

Henry Siddons was the headmaster of the M.A.O school

Lord Lytton inaugurated M.A.O College in 1877

In MAO Intermediate classes were started in 1878

in 1881 B.A. degree classes were added.

Explanation

MAO: Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (initially as a primary school)

MAO founded: 1875

Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

Explanation

Explanation

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar studied at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

It was originally known as Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College.

It was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875 and became AMU in 1920.

Explanation

• The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875, initially as a primary school, with the intention of turning it into a college-level institution.
• In 1877, the school was raised to college level.
• Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India at the time, laid the foundation stone of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College) on January 8, 1878. The college was later upgraded to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1920.

Explanation

Hindi Urdu controversy started in began in the 1860s and continued right up to Independence.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was an Islamic reformer and philosopher.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born in 1817 in Delhi.

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died in 1898.

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Buried in Aligarh in 1898.

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan received his early education from his Maternal Grand Father.

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VU CBT FIA PAPER 25-12-2021