Ali | MCQs

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

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

Haider is one of the titles of Hazrat Ali (RA).

It means "Lion" and reflects his bravery and valor in various battles.

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

Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk was born on 24 March 1841 in Meerut.

His real name was Mushtaq Hussain.The 

Government of Hyderabad gave him the title of Nawab Intezar Jung.

He was conferred the title of Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk on 9 December 1890.

He also remained a member of the Scientific Society since 1866.

He was also known for his involvement in the Aligarh Movement.