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Where was the first Muslim university in Southern Asia founded by Syed Ahmad Khan?
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Aligarh is the answer. Syed Ahmad Khan, a Muslim reformer and educator, founded the first Muslim university in South Asia in Aligarh, India. The university, originally known as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, was established in 1875 with the aim of promoting modern education and fostering a sense of unity among Indian Muslims.
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