Question

What was the main contribution of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the field of education?

Answer 1

In 1864, he founded the Translation Society, later known as the Scientific Society, to translate English books on science and other subjects into Urdu. He also started an English-Urdu journal to spread the ideas of social reform. In 1869, he visited England and after his return, established the Mohammedan Anglo- Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875.