Hasrat Mohani : A Revolutionary Voice of the Freedom Movement
This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Maulana Hasrat Mohani (1875–1951) — a towering figure in India’s struggle for
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Heritage Times
Exploring lesser known History
Author: Dr. Asad Faisal Farooqui
Celebrating a Century of Educational Book House: An Enduring Legacy of Literature and Learning in Aligarh
Responding to this need, Abdul Shaheed Khan, an alumnus of MAO College Aligarh from Meerut, opened a small stationery shop in 1925, named this establishment “Educational Book House”, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Aligarh’s literary landscape.
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Dr. Chaudhary Wali Mohammad (1886-1968): Life and Contributions
In October 1919, Chaudhary Wali Mohammad joined as the Deputy Secretary in the Educational Department, Government of India. He was also a member of the Indian Education Service and was instrumental in drafting the Bills of Aligarh Muslim University, Lucknow University, Dacca University, and Nagpur University.
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Maulana Syed Sulaiman Ashraf Bihari: An Eminent Theologian and Voice of Freedom
Maulana Syed Sulaiman Ashraf Bihari (1878-1939), a prominent figure in Indian history, dedicated his life to education, theology, and the pursuit of national unity.
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Ather Siddiqi: Journey as a Zoologist, Scholar, and Urdu Literary Maestro
Ather Siddiqi was a researcher of eminence in his field and his research has been nationally and internationally recognised in the scientific world.
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Jamhoor, Aligarh: Champion of Democratic Values
Jamhoor was published three times in a month, on 6th, 16th, and 26th days of the month. Owned and edited by Mohammad Umar Khan Chattarvi (1924-2003), a well-known literary and pro-Urdu figure from Aligarh who was also the founding Secretary of the Urdu Board Aligarh and Idara-e- Ilm-o-Adab, Aligarh, under which he organised various Urdu literary activities and worked to promote Urdu education.
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