The Aligarh Movement 1858-1902 - English Essay


The Aligarh Movement 1858-1902

The War of Independence 1857 ended in a disaster for the Muslims. The
British believed that the Muslims were responsible for the war of 1857 and
therefore, they were subjected to ruthless punishment and merciless
revenge. The British had always looked upon the Muslims as their enemies
because they had ousted them from power. With the war of 1857 this
feeling was