Title: The All India Muslim educational conference
Subtitle: its contribution to the cultural development of Indian Muslims, 1886-1947
Description: "This book highlights the achievements of the All India Muslim Educational Conference, an organ of the Aligarh Movement launched by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1886. The objective of the Conference was to foster new thinking among the Muslims of India in the context of a colonial state dominated by western culture. It played a critical role in spreading modern education among Muslim men and women and provided a forum for debate and discussion on the various social and cultural issues confronting the community. It was a significant factor in stimulating political awareness among the Muslims of India and laid the foundation for the progress and prosperity of the community through education, social enlightenment and political awareness. The subject matter of this book makes a valuable contribution to studies on the evolution of Muslim nationalism and Muslim cultural and educational identity in South Asia"--Jacket.
Subjects: Congresses, All-India Muslim Educational Conference, Muslims, Intellectual life, Islamic education, Education, Islam, india, All-India Muslim Educational Conference (Organization), History
Places: India