Madrasa Sultan-ul-Madaris & Jamia Sultania was established in 1892 in Lucknow by Grand Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Abul Hasan (Abbu Sahab). Built under the guidance of Nawab Mehdi Hasan Khan, a well-regarded philosopher and philanthropist from Avadh, the institution’s new building saw its foundation stone laid in 1911. Upon completion of the central hall, it was inaugurated by Sir John Prescott Hewett, the Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces, on March 21, 1913. Today, under the leadership of Principal Maulana Mohammad Ishaq Rizvi, the institution continues to uphold its rich legacy.

Prominent Figures in Sultan-ul-Madaris’s History:

1. Grand Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Abul Hasan Rizvi – Founder of Sultan Ul-Madaris, Sultania Jamia, and several other institutions.
2. Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Hadi Rizvi Hadi-ul-Mulat – Former Principal of Sultan Ul-Madaris.
3. Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Baqir Rizvi Baqir-ul-Uloom – Former Principal of Sultan Ul Madaris.
4. Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Hasan Rizvi – Former Principal of Sultan Ul Madaris.
5. Ayatollah Syed Ali Rizvi – Former Principal of Sultan Ul-Madaris.
6. Faqih Akbar Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Jafar Rizvi – Former Principal and Manager.
7. Ayatollah Syed Zainul Abidin Rizvi – Renowned figure in religious education.

Institutions Founded by Alumni:

1. Madrasa Jamia Al-Muntazar – Founded by Hujjat al-Islam Maulana Salman Haider.
2. Madrasa Jamia-atot-Tabligh – Founded by Faqrul Ulema Maulana Mirza Alim.
3. TMT & Unity School – Established by Maulana Syed Kalbe Sadiq Naqvi.
4. Madrasa Imam Hussain – Established by Hujjat al-Islam Maulana Syed Asad Raza Hussaini.
5. Madrasa Alia Jafaria Naugawa – Founded by Hujjat al-Islam Maulana Syed Mujtaba Hussain Abidi.

Notable Leaders of Religious Institutions:

1. Hujjat al-Islam Maulana Syed Mufti Ahmad Ali – Principal, Madrasa Nazimiya Arabic College.
2. Ayatollah Syed Najm ul Hasan – Principal, Madrasa Nazimiya Arabic College.
3. Ayatollah Syed Zafar Al Hasan – Principal, Madrasa Jawadia Arabic College.

Distinguished Preachers:

1. Hujjat Ul-Islam Maulana Sheikh Mohammad Hasan Marufi – Based in London.
2. Hujjat al-Islam Maulana Sheikh Dawood Sahib – Located in Ahmedabad.
3. Maulana Syed Sartaj Haider Zaidi – Naib Imam Juma in Lucknow.

Contributors in Islamic History and Education:

1. Professor Maulana Syed Mohammad Sulaiman Abbas – Noted figure in education from Banaras.
2. Prof. Maulana Syed Shabia-ul-Hasan Naunharvi – Respected academic.
3. Dr. Syed Mujtaba Hasan Kamunpuri – Known for his contributions in Islamic education.
4. Dr. Imran Raza Rizvi – Scholar from Banaras.
5. Professor Maulana Ehtesham Abbas Hydari – Academic from Jaipur.

In Poetry and Literature:

1. Maulana Syed Alim Hussain – Recognized poet and scholar.
2. Maulana Syed Zafar Mahdi – Esteemed poet.
3. Maulana Syed Bilal Kazmi – Noted for his literary contributions.

In the Field of Politics:

1. Maulana Iftikhar Husain Ansari – Former Minister in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Maulana Syed Hasan – Also served as Minister in Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Maulana Chaudhary Syed Sibte Mohammad Naqvi – Former Minister in Uttar Pradesh.