Moulvi Samee Ullah Khan
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Moulvi Mahomed Samee Ullah Khan | |
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| Born | 1834 |
| Died | 7 April 1908 (aged 73) |
| Children | 2, including Mahomed Hameed Ullah Khan |
Moulvi Mahomed Samee Ullah Khan was an Indian judge and educationist. A prominent figure in the Aligarh movement, he was one of the founders of the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College and a close associate of Syed Ahmad Khan.[1][2]
He was born in 1834. His father was Mahomed Azizulla Khan, assistant to David Ochterlony.[1]
Career
In 1873, he was appointed a subordinate judge. In 1884, he was appointed on the staff of Lord Northbrook and sent to Egypt. In 1892, he retired from government service and settled at Aligarh.[1]: 11–16
Role in Aligarh movement
In 1875, the Madrasatul Uloom Musalmanan-e-Hind was founded with half a dozen students, in his bungalow at Aligarh.[1]: 4 [3] This school was renamed Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College two years later. He presided over the first session of All India Muhammadan Educational Conference.