The Aligarh Movement, led by Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1899), was a major socio-religious reform among Indian Muslims. It aimed to promote Western education, modern thinking, and social reforms while preserving Islamic identity. Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.

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• Founded by Syed Ahmad Khan, noted Muslim reformer
• Began in late 19th century to modernise Muslim society
• Promoted Western education alongside Islamic teachings
• Established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875
• Urged Muslims to join public service, avoid political agitation
• Advocated women’s education, reform in purdah, polygamy, widow remarriage
• Promoted religious harmony between Hindus and Muslims
• Spread ideas through Tahdhib-ul-Akhlaq journal
• Opposed early Congress politics, favoured British cooperation
• Gave Muslims a modern socio-cultural identity within Islamic values