Sir William Muir

Sir William Muir (1819–1905) was a Scottish Orientalist, colonial administrator, and Islamic scholar who served in the Indian Civil Service from 1837, rising to Lieutenant Governor of the North-Western Provinces (1868–1874).[1][2][4] He distinguished himself during the Indian Mutiny as head of intelligence in Agra and later became Principal of the University of Edinburgh (1885–1903), where he advanced Oriental and Islamic studies.[1][2][4] Muir authored influential works on Islam, including 'The Life of Mahomet,' 'The Caliphate,' and 'The Coran: Its Composition and Teaching,' while supporting Christian missions.[3][4]