Modern History PYQ 530 of 636 · Modern History: Miscellaneous

Who was the most bitter critic of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan?

  1. AJamaluddin Afghani
  2. BC.F. Andrews
  3. CMaulvi Zakaullah
  4. DShibli Nomani
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Jamaluddin Afghani

Explanation

Jamaluddin Afghani was the most bitter critic of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Sir Syed started one of the most influential movements in favour of English education and cooperation with the British government. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan opposed the establishment of the Congress and, along with Raja Shiv Prasad Singh of Banaras, founded the “United Indian Patriotic Association” in 1888.

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