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The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a very important university located in the city of Aligarh, in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was first started in 1875 by a great leader named Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Back then, it was called the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, or MAO College for short. This college grew and became a full university in 1920. A generous ruler named Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII also donated a large sum of money (5 Lakh Indian Rupees) to the university in the 1930s.


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  • Sir Syed1

    Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim University

  • Bab-e-Sayyad

    Bab-e-Syed, the main entrance to the university

  • Aligarh Muslim University Masjid

    The beautiful Masjid (mosque) at Aligarh Muslim University

  • Maulana Azad Library

    The Maulana Azad Library, a large library at Aligarh Muslim University

  • AMU Journal Logo

    The logo of the AMU Journal

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