AMU: Institution of Learning or Identity

Within the hallowed corridors of Aligarh Muslim University, where time and memory converge, echoes of history are informed by whispers of palace intrigue. This studied exploration of the venerable institution walks the precipice between ambition and necessity. What unfolds is a gripping saga—a clash of personal and political ambitions, all exacting a toll on the very fabric of the university.

Originally conceived as a beacon of enlightenment and progress for India’s Muslim populace during the tumultuous pre-independence era, AMU swiftly ascended to prominence as an intellectual and cultural epicentre. Yet, like a fragile tapestry, it struggled to preserve the ideals that once ignited its creation. Anil Maheshwari and Arjun Maheshwari, with the precision of a surgeon’s scalpel, peel back the layers of time, revealing how AMU metamorphosed from a catalyst for Muslim renaissance into a battleground where ambitions clashed with the institution’s soul.

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E-bok: 5 februari 2025