Aligarh Muslim University was set up in the year

The institution that grew into Aligarh Muslim University began in 1875 as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College.

1857 marks the revolt against British rule, not its founding.

1905 is associated with the partition of Bengal rather than this college.

1916 is the founding year of Banaras Hindu University, not this one.

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the original college in 1875.

It was raised to the status of a full university in 1920.