Khalilur Rahman Saharanpuri was an Indian Islamic scholar of the Deobandi movement who served as the chancellor of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama from 1905 until 1915. He was secretary general of the same institution, succeeding Masihuzzaman Khan.
After his father's death in 1879, he worked as a timber merchant. The University Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow was founded by the Nadwatul Ulama council in 1898; Saharanpuri served as its chancellor from 1905 to 1915 and Secretary General, succeeding Masihuzzaman Khan. == Views ==
Views
Saharanpuri opposed teaching English to Indian Muslims as well as British-style education and culture. He was a supporter of the Khilafat movement in the Indian Subcontinent. == Death and legacy ==
Death and legacy
Saharanpuri died on 4 February 1936. His sons Aqilur Rahman Khan Nadvi and Manzurun Nabi also became scholars. == References ==