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    Zakir

    Husain
    Early Life and
    Education
    Zakir Husain was born in Hyderabad and was the second of the
    seven sons of Fida Husain Khan. His family relocated to Kaimganj in
    Uttar Pradesh shortly after his birth.
    His parents passed away during his early years. He started his
    education journey in Hyderabad and completed his schooling in
    Etawah, UP.
    He earned his MA degree from the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental
    College, now known as the Aligarh Muslim University. He was a
    prominent student leader during his university days.
    Apart from being an excellent student, he was also an academic.
    He earned his doctoral degree in economics from the University of
    Berlin.
    Contribution to
    Education
    •Founding of Jamia Millia Islamia: Back in India, Zakir Husain,
    along with his friends, founded Jamia Millia Islamia in 1920.
    They wanted to create an educational institution that
    combined modern education with Indian values and culture.
    •Education as a Tool for Freedom: Zakir believed that
    education was a powerful tool to fight against British rule. He
    encouraged students to be self-reliant and to contribute to
    the nation's freedom struggle through knowledge and
    education.
    Involvement in the
    Freedom Movement
    •Joining the Freedom Struggle: Inspired by Mahatma
    Gandhi's ideals, Zakir Husain became actively
    involved in the Indian freedom movement. He
    participated in various protests and worked tirelessly
    to promote the cause of independence.
    ‘•A Visionary Leader: He believed in non-violence and
    the power of education to bring about social change.
    His efforts helped in uniting people from different
    backgrounds towards the common goal of freedom.
    Zakir Hussain entered into the National Movement under the
    influence of Mahatma Gandhi and took part in Khilafat and Non-
    Cooperation Movements. He was offered Naib Tehsildar post by
    the British, which was refused by him true to his National ideology.

    He wanted to train the youth towards the National Movement.


    Thus, he joined as a Lecturer in the Jamia Milia Islamia College,
    which was founded during the Khilafat and Non Co-operation
    Movement.

    Upon his return from Germany in February, 1926, he totally


    dedicated himself to the institution. Zakir Hussain’s relentless
    efforts have earned Jamia Millia the praise of being the “Healthy
    child of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
    He encouraged the students and the teachers of the Jamia to
    participate in the Salt Satyagraha in 1930. When Gandhi
    started collecting ‘Swarajya Fund’, Jamia students, teachers
    and employees donated for the first time to the fund under his
    guidance.

    Dr. Zakir Hussain believed that Hindu-Muslim integrity was


    essential for the liberation of country from the British. Hence,
    he conducted several programmes and campaigns in this
    regard.

    After Independence, he took the responsibility as the Vice


    Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University on the request of
    Moulana Abul Kalam Azad and continued in that post till 1956.
    He was the member of Rajyasabha during 1952 and 1956. Dr.
    Zakir Hussain became the Governor of Bihar in 1957 and the
    President of India in 1967.
    He certainly strengthened the Indian National Movement by
    imparting National Education in the minds of youth of the
    country.
    Zakir Husain passed away
    while in office on May 3,
    1969, becoming the first
    president to die in office.
    Thank you
    very much!

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