Maulvi Syed Tufail Ahmad Manglori
Born 1868[1] Died 30 March 1946[2] Religion Islam Nationality Indian
Maulvi Syed Tufail Ahmad Manglori was a colonial Indian educationalist and historian who was known for his establishment of City High School of the Aligarh Muslim University , founding of the journal Soodmand , and opposition to the partition of India .[2]
His notable works include Musalmanon Ka Raushan Mustaqbil ("The Bright Future of Muslim"), which explicated the history of Muslims in India, as well as Rooh-e-Raushan Mustaqbil ("The Bright Spirit of the Future"), which argued against the Pakistan separatist movement .[2]
Manglori was a proponent of the concept of composite nationalism .[3] He opposed the idea of separate electorates based on one's religion.[4]
Early life and education
Syed Tufail Ahmad Manglori was born in Manglaur , North-Western Provinces , India in 1868.[1] He gained his private education at a maktab there.[1]
Syed Tufail Ahmad Manglori enrolled in Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1879.[2] He engaged with the Duty Society of Sahibzada Aftab Ahmad Khan and the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference .[2] As one of the founders of the Duty Society, Manglori sought to provide funds for poor students.[1]
Syed Tufail Ahmad Manglori was elected as the Secretary of the University Union's Cabinet.[1]
In 1889, he graduated with his F.A. [1]
Career
Molvi Tufail Ahmad Manglori founded schools for Muslim students in India in the cities of Muzaffarnagar and Shahjahanpur .[1]
Manglori served as a member of the Provincial Legislative Council from 1926 to 1930.[1]
Notable works
Musalmanon Ka Raushan Mustaqbil (1937)[2]
Rooh-e-Raushan Mustaqbil (1946)[2]
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