Who was the first Principal of M.A.O College in Aligarh?
Correct answer: C. Henry Siddons
- A. Sir Syed
- B. Lord Elgin
- C. Henry Siddons
- D. Theodore Beck
Explanation
Henry Siddons was the first principal of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh. Theodore Beck became principal later and is more commonly remembered for strengthening the college’s political influence.
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About Aligarh Movement
The Aligarh Movement examines Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s educational and social reform efforts after 1857, including the Scientific Society, Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College and the spread of modern education among Indian Muslims. It also covers Sir Syed’s political views, opposition to immediate representative politics and the movement’s contribution to Muslim political consciousness.
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