Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor)

Mohammad Ahmed Zaki was born on January 20, 1935 in a family of warriors, whose history may be traced back to the late 17th Century. Eleven generations of military heritage with a generous garnering of accolades, awards and recognition is no mean achievement for the family which stands true to its traditions of providing the nation with the finest soldiers. His grandfather, Major Mohammad Abdul Rasool, was a Medical Officer during World War I and his father, Brig Mohammad Ali Ahmed was an officer with the Hyderabad state forces. For generations, the family had been in the service of the Qutubshahs of the Baridshahi Dynasty.

Zaki was educated in the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College (now renamed Rashtriya Indian Military College) Dehra Dun from Jan 1947 to 1951. Was selected for the Joint Services Wing (now National Defence Academy) in 1952 and on commissioning from the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun joined 19 Maratha Ligh Infantry as young officer in December 1955. It was in the 1965 Indo-Pak War that the brave Company Commander then Major Zaki was wounded in the battle of Thatti Jaimal Singh and was awarded "Vir Chakra" for his gallant action during the battle. During the 1971 War, he was in command of 2 Maratha LI (Kali Panchvin) in Shakargarh area. Also held many coveted appointments such as instructor at Infantry School, Mhow, Brigade Major in Ladakh and instructor at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the premier institute of Defence Services. In March 1976, he raised 18 Maratha LI. Was promoted Brigadier and took-over the command of 86 Infantry Brigade in Punjab. In 1984-85, he became DIG Mizoram Range (Assam Rifles), where units under his command were engaged in Operation Battle Axe. He was awarded "Ati Vishisht Seva Medal" for the commendable work done while serving with Assam Rifles. Promoted to the rank of Major General in August 1985 and assumed the command of Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Goa area. Thereafter, he was posted as General Officer Commanding, 19 Infantry Division in the Kashmir Valley from 1986-87. Further elevated to the rank of Lieutenant General and took-over as Director General Infantry in August 1988. Assumed the charge of Director General, Military Training in November 1988, where he tried and succeeded in bringing considerable improvements in the training activities of the Army. He commanded with distinction an operationally important Corps in the Northern Sector during the most critical period in the Kashmir Valley from 1989 to 1991. For his contribution of exceptionally high order in combating insurgency in the Valley, Gen Zaki was awarded "Param Vishisht Seva Medal". Took-over as Commandant of Indian Military Academy in June 1991. Because of his superb operational handling of forces deployed to counter insurgency and excellent administrative acumen, he was shifted back to the Kashmir Valley as Advisor , Security and Home to the Governor of J&K. Finally, this most distinguished soldier bid farewell to the arms in January 1993 after having had chequered Army career spanning over four decades.

He was again recalled in May 1993 as Advisor to the Governor, J&K and continued till June 1995. For his outstanding contribution in the service to the nation, Gen Zaki was awarded "Padma Shri" by the Govt. of India. Lt Gen M.A. Zaki joined as the Vice-Chancellor in 1997 from where he retired on 19 January 2000.

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Born on February 8, 1897, Zakir Husain studied at Etawah School, obtained MA from Aligarh Muslim University. He stayed in Germany from September 1922 to February 1926 to do PhD in Economics from the University of Berlin, under the supervision of Professor Werner Sombart, which was approved “summa cum laude” in 1926.

Along with his colleagues in Germany, Dr. Abid Husain and Mohammad Mujeeb, Zakir Husain came to Jamia in 1926. He was Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia for 22 years (1926-48). It was his vision that held Jamia together at a time of great financial and ideological crisis and he took leadership in creating the ‘Life Members of Jamia,’ who pledged 20 years of service to Jamia.

He left Jamia in 1948 to help Aligarh Muslim University as its Vice Chancellor. He went on to become the governor of Bihar, Vice President of India and the President of India.

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Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi-110025

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He served Jamia as a founder, Vice Chancellor and Chancellor.

Abdul Majeed Kwaja held high offices in the Khilafat, Congress and was associated with Jamait-Ulamae-e-Hind from its inception. He was a close associate of Jawahrlal Nehru and a great advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. He took keen interest in the Khilafat movement and went to England as a member of the Khilafat delegation (1920), led by Dr. MA Ansari.

Jamia Millia Islamia,
Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi-110025

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One of the founders of Jamia, known for his undying optimism and dedication. He was one of the Chancellors of Jamia.

He was a known physician and a respected nationalist leader. He had long association with the Congress, as its president (1927), its secretary for several years, and as a member of the Congress Working Committee throughout his life.

He led the Medical Mission to Turkey (1912) and led the Khilafat delegation to England (1920). He went around India, explaining the importance of Jamia and collecting funds that were crucial for Jamia’s survival. In Germany, along with Abdul Majid Khwaja, he influenced Zakir Husain, Abid Husain and Mohammad Mujeeb to come to serve Jamia.

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Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi-110025

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Hakim Ajmal Khan was the major inspiration behind the foundation of Jamia and its first Chancellor, a post he held till his death in 1927.

He was an outstanding physician (hakim) by profession, hailing from a family of physicians. Today, he is more known today as a nationalist leader, freedom fighter, president of Indian National Congress (1921) and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

Ever since his successful involvement in the movement to elevate the MAO College into the status of a university, his dream was to found an academic institution, free of government control. He remained firm in his commitment to Jamia when the crisis of 1924 happened. He spent the latter part of his life and the better part of his wealth for the welfare of Jamia, often bailing Jamia out of the dilemmas and financial crises.

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Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi-110025

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