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Who among the following was the founder of the Aligarh Movement, which was largely responsible for the revival of Muslims in India?
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Who among the following was the founder of the Aligarh Movement, which was largely responsible for the revival of Muslims in India?

A.

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

B.

Muhammad Iqbal

C.

Abdul Gaffar Khan

D.

Sayyid Ahmad Khan

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Sayyid Ahmad Khan
 Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan (1817-1898) was the founder of the Aligarh Movement, which played a significant role in the social and educational revival of Muslims in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
 He established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (later Aligarh Muslim University) in 1875, promoting western education and modern scientific thought alongside Islamic teachings.
 In 1864, he founded the Translation Society which was later renamed ‘The Scientific Society’.
 The society was located at Aligarh.
 "Sare Jahan se Accha" known as "Tarānah-e-Hindi" is an Urdu language patriotic song written by poet Muhammad Iqbal.
 Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, a distinct sect within Islam.

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