Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)?
A. Abul Kalam Azad
B. Syed Ahmed Khan
C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 for modern Muslim education.
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