The document discusses Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement he started in 19th century India. It provides details on Sir Syed's background and career. It then explains that the Aligarh Movement aimed to modernize and intellectually reform Muslims through education. Key aspects of the movement discussed are the establishment of schools like the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College, the political goals of advocating for separate Muslim electoral representation, and social aspects like orphanages and promoting the Urdu language. The movement had impact but also received some criticism.