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Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

1817 - 1898

 
 
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
1. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Marker
Inscription.

Muslim Reformer
and Scholar
lived here
1869-1870

 
Erected 1997 by English Heritage.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionEducation.
 
Location. 51° 31.516′ N, 0° 7.061′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Mecklenburgh Square just north of Mecklenburgh Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Mecklenburgh Square, Camden, England WC1N 2AD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. R.H. Tawney (here, next to this marker); Charlotte Mew (within shouting distance of this marker); Hilda Doolittle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sydney Smith (about 180 meters away); Charles Dickens (about 210 meters away); Thomas Coram (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vera Brittain and Winifred Holtby (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Horizon Magazine (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
 
Also see . . .  Syed Ahmad Khan (Wikipedia). "Syed Ahmad bin Syed Muhammad Muttaqi KCSI (Urdu: سید احمد خان‎‎; 17 October 1817 –
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27 March 1898), commonly known as Sir Syed, was an Indian Muslim pragmatist, Islamic reformist and philosopher of nineteenth century British India. Born into a family with strong ties with Mughal court, Syed studied the Quran and sciences within the court. He was awarded honorary LLD from the University of Edinburgh....Believing that the future of Muslims was threatened by the rigidity of their orthodox outlook, Sir Syed began promoting Western–style scientific education by founding modern schools and journals and organising Muslim entrepreneurs....In 1859, Syed established Gulshan School at Muradabad, Victoria School at Ghazipur in 1863, and a scientific society for Muslims in 1864. In 1875, founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, the first Muslim university in South Asia. During his career, Syed repeatedly called upon Muslims to loyally serve the British Empire and promoted the adoption of Urdu as the lingua franca of all Indian Muslims. Syed heavily critiqued the Indian National Congress....Syed maintains a strong legacy in Pakistan and Indian Muslims. He strongly influenced other Muslim leaders including Allama Iqbal and Jinnah. His advocacy of Islam's rationalist (Muʿtazila) tradition, and at broader, radical reinterpretation of the Quran to make it compatible with science and modernity, continues to influence the global Islamic reformation." (Submitted on November 17, 2017.)
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
2. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Marker - Wide View
The marker for Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is on the right, while the marker for R.H. Tawney is on the left.
 
 
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Marker - Wider View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
3. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Marker - Wider View
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,431 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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