Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)?
A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B. Abul Kalam Azad
C. Syed Ahmed Khan
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 for modern Muslim education.

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