Barely 500 metres from the Aligarh Muslim University campus is a Christian cemetery flanked by Tasveer Mahal, an erstwhile single screen theatre in the Uttar Pradesh city. The inscription reads: In memory of Eric Arthur Horne, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Muslim University, born at Clevedon Somerset, November 29 1883, Died at Aligarh, June 7, 1930. Jama Masjid (Photo credit: Atif Maroof) Jama Masjid (Photo credit: Atif Maroof)The importance of keeping the students under the watchful eyes of an Englishman appealed to the parents. Maulana Azad Library (Photo credit: Atif Maroof) Maulana Azad Library (Photo credit: Atif Maroof)Theodore Morrison described the life and academics at the college in his letters. AMU Students Union Hall (Photo credit: Atif Maroof) AMU Students Union Hall (Photo credit: Atif Maroof)Yet another notable contribution to AMU was made by Viceroy Lord Curzon.

Source: Indian Express December 29, 2020 12:32 UTC