He was the founder of Aligarh Movement, which was the base of Pakistan movement.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born on October 17, 1817 in Delhi. His family was renowned for the positions they held during the Mughal regime. He was presented with the title of Jawa'd-Ul-Daula and Arif-e-Jang by Bahadur Shah Zafar II.
As the time passed, he realized the disintegrated position of Mughals getting distant from religion. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he wrote a book "The Causes of Indian Mutiny" - a daring step at that time. He daringly criticised the British policies that became the cause of Rebellion.
Sir Syed was the one who promoted the western education system, so the Muslims of India could go toe to toe with the British. With the continuation of these events, Sir Syed founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (earlier known as Anglo-Muhammadan Oriental College) in 1875 so he could illuminate the Muslims with new world.
He formed Muslim League to promote the Muslim Unity in the region.
Sir Syed promoted Urdu as the lingua franca of all Indian Muslims; he became an institution within himself and mentored the upcoming Muslim politicians. He was in favour of the Hindu Muslim education and was rotting for the United India.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was buried right along the Sir Syed Masjid inside Aligarh University. His funeral was attended not only by thousands of Muslims but also by British officials.