Question

Select the wrong statement from the following regarding Syed Ahmed Khan.

• A. He strongly advocated the Purdah system.
• B. He preached Hindu-Muslim unity.
• C. He rejected Polygamy.
• D. He founded the Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College.

Answer 1

The correct option is A He strongly advocated the Purdah system.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan fought against traditions, superstitions, ignorance, and irrationalities; he advocated for the need for an open mind. He discouraged the Purdah system for Muslim women and polygamy; he called for educating Muslim girls. He founded the Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875; it later became the Aligarh Muslim University.