An Analysis of Sir Sayyid Ahmed Ali Khan's Development Vision through the Postcolonial Lens
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2022-03-13
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UMT.lahore
Abstract
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.