Who was Titu Mir?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [5] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan wanted to improve their social and economic conditions by taking up posts in the civil service and the army. In order to do this, the Muslim community needed to embrace the British-styled education system, which would open the door to these roles.
2. [5] If the Muslim community did not do these things and foster good relations with the British, then they may see the Hindu community prosper at their expense.
3. [5] He wrote The Loyal Mohammadens of India to prove to the British that the Muslim community could be trusted after the War of Independence.
4. [2] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan wanted to improve the social and economic conditions of the Muslim community
5. [2] He did not wish other communities to prosper at the expense of the Muslim community
6. [2] He wrote The Loyal Mohammadens of India
7. [1] It was beneficial to have good relations
8. [0] No evidence submitted or response does not address the question