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    An Analysis of Sir Sayyid Ahmed Ali Khan's Development Vision through the Postcolonial Lens
    (UMT.lahore, 2022-03-13) Ariba Anwaar Ul Haq Hashmi
    The study has re-examined development in the context of 19th century India. The 19th century is the era denoted with the establishment of British Empire, and decline of Mughal Empire. Moreover, during the 19th century various educational reforms, such as Macaulay Minutes were implemented for progression of the Indian Society. However, several studies noted that educational reforms were a colonial tool to maintain the domination of the British colonial regime. And the notions such as developed English and underdevelopment Subcontinent facilitated the implementation of reforms on one hand, on the other it helped to sustain the British rule. Moreover, during British Raj, large number of Muslim communities showed concerns regarding modern educational reforms. And it was noted that a significant number of Muslims were not able to acquire modern education. And since modern education became a prerequisite for development; consequently various surveys and reports reiterated that Muslims are behind; both economically and intellectually. And, Sir Sayyid Ahmed introduced various educational reforms for the development of the 19th century Indian Muslims. The study had analyzed Development Vision of Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan though postcolonial perspective. In addition the study has provided various lessons from 19th development vision for post-colonial nations after the analysis of development of 19th century through post-colonial ideas of Homi K Bhabha that includes mimicry, ambivalence and hybridity.