Question

'Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's greatest achievement was bridging the gap between the Muslims and the British government' How far do you agree to this statement ? Give valid reasons for your answer 14 marks

Answer 1

Answer:

I agree.

Explanation:

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a scholar of great wisdom. He recognized the shortcomings of both English society and Muslim society in India, moreover, he knew how these shortcomings created disagreements and gaps between the two populations and that this was very damaging to his people.

The 1857 revolt made these gaps even bigger. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan sided with the British, but he did not fail to point out that the revolt and all the violence resulting from it was the fault of the British, in ignoring the needs and factors that make up Indian culture, in addition to establishing colonialism in a very aggressive, which caused the Indian elites to revolt and seek to free themselves from this type of government. Based on that, he advised he advised the British on ways to please the Indian population, allowing that population to have a voice and to help with the administration of the country. This was one of the greatest achievements of his life, because it brought these two populations together, for a certain period of time.