Where is the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, or the MAO College, located?

Agra

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Aligarh

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The correct option is B Aligarh
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan encouraged the Muslim population to pursue the western education system for their empowerment and the enhancement of their lives. In line with this, he founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, or the MAO College, at Aligarh, in 1875. He is said to have been a liberal man who always advocated for Hindu-Muslim unity.

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