<p>The 'Aligarh Movement', which formally began in 1864, was not an ordinary movement. The movement had a message of motivation for education and mental awareness for all Indians in general and for Muslims in particular. This reform movement of Sir Syed was the need of the hour for which there was a dire need of education. Various aspects of Sir Syed's educational services in building modern India are mentioned in the essays of this book.</p><p><br></p>