अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्वविद्यालय राजपत्र
The Aligarh Muslim University Gazette, first published in 1866 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, was a pioneering journal in the intellectual and educational revival of Indian Muslims during the 19th century. Aligarh Institute Gazette came into weekly circulation from 30 March 1866 with the slogan "Liberty of the Press is a prominent duty of the Govt. and a natural right of the subjects. Issued under the banner of the Scientific Society of Aligarh, the Gazette aimed to disseminate modern knowledge, foster scientific temperament, and promote rational debate within the socio-religious fabric of the time. In 1921, it was renamed the Muslim University Gazette, then later Aligarh Muslim University Gazette.
Though modest in circulation—reaching around four hundred readers—the Gazette had a profound influence on public opinion. It played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the Aligarh Movement and conveying the message of the Scientific Society to a broader audience.
Written primarily in Urdu, with some content in English, the Gazette offered commentary on contemporary issues, translations of scientific works, and perspectives on education, politics, and reform. It was instrumental in shaping the ideals of the Aligarh Movement, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 (which became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920).
Through this periodical, Sir Syed sought to build bridges between Indian Muslims and the British government in the post-1857 era and to encourage the community to embrace modern learning without abandoning their cultural identity. Today, the Aligarh Gazette stands as a landmark in South Asian journalism, reform literature, and educational history.
