Read the following statements regarding the views of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and identify the correct…
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan opposed introducing British-style parliamentary majoritarian rule and competitive examinations in India, arguing that in a heterogeneous society divided…
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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan opposed introducing British-style parliamentary majoritarian rule and competitive examinations in India, arguing that in a heterogeneous society divided by religion and caste, popular representative governance would lead to permanent majority domination. Note that in his early phase he praised Hindu-Muslim unity ('two eyes of a beautiful bride') and he supported the Ilbert Bill.
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