Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

A Private Life

Iftikhar Alam Khan (pioneering museologist, pioneering museologist, Natural History Museum), Ather Farouqui (General Secretary, General Secretary)

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English

Oxford University Press
24 October 2025

Biography: historical, political & military; Islamic & Arabic philosophy

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a 19th-century educationist and reformer, pioneered modern education among Indian Muslims. He founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College in 1875, which became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920, revolutionizing Muslim thought and promoting intellectual growth. This book explores Sir Syed>'s personal life, from his family>'s shift from Mughal to British loyalty to his service under the British and motivations for modern education. It examines his childhood, relationships, and his mission to reform Muslim society through education. Filling a gap in English-language scholarship, this work offers fresh insights for researchers on Sir Syed, Aligarh Muslim University, and educational reform in India.

By: Iftikhar Alam Khan
Edited and translated by: Ather Farouqui
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 23mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 216mm
Weight: 513g
ISBN: 9780198972594
ISBN 10: 0198972598
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 24 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely

Ather Farouqui is a scholar of Urdu language politics and education in India. He attained his PhD from JNU under the mentorship of renowned political sociologist Imitiaz Ahmad. His prolific writings include three books published by the OUP and translations of three works dating to the Bahadur Shah Zafar period for Roli Books, and one for Hay House. He has received the Hindustani Translation Award from Sahitya Akademi. As the General Secretary of Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu (Hind), he plays a pivotal role in ensuring Urdu's canonization and global relevance.