Students staged a sit-in outside Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur. Who founded Mohammad Ali Jauhar University? Mohammad Ali Jauhar University was established in 2006 through the Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, founded by veteran Muslim politician Azam Khan in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. Students, alumni and local residents have staged an indefinite sit-in outside the university's main entrance since the demolition order was announced. One former student, Usama Tayyab, questioned why authorities could not reverse the demolition order in response to public pressure.