ALIGARH, 15 March 2006 — Author and journalist Tariq Hasan’s analytical work on the Aligarh Movement in his book “The Aligarh Movement and the Making of the Indian Muslim Mind 1857-2002” has, to a large extent, revealed the trend of Muslim political mind from19th century to the present time, according to Political Scientist professor Shan Muhammad, former chairman, department of political science, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The book titled “This is a long-awaited book on one of the most enigmatic personalities who helped to shape the idea of India. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was what one may call a complete individual — educationist, philanthropist, administrator, leader, and most importantly a self-made man who was, even by today’s standards, staunchly secular,’ AMU Public Relations Officer Dr. Rahat Abrar said.
