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Bihar

The Shaheed Pir Ali Commission Report and Its Legacy in Bihar’s History

  • Post Author By Prof Jabir Husain
  • Post Date December 16, 2024
Pir Ali, a bookbinder from Patna, was one of the first martyrs of the 1857 rebellion against British rule. He …Read more  »

The Silent Pen: Waqif Bihari’s Enduring Influence in Urdu Poetry

  • Post Author By Syed Amjad Hussain
  • Post Date December 4, 2024
Unfortunately, the files of these magazines are no longer available, so further works cannot be collected.
The Silent Pen: Waqif Bihari's Enduring Influence in Urdu Poetry

Bibi Kamal: Bihar’s First Female Sufi Saint and Her Enduring Legacy

  • Post Author By Syed Amjad Hussain
  • Post Date September 12, 2024
Bibi Kamal passed away in 1296, and her tomb remains a key site of reverence at Kako Sharif, situated about …Read more  »
bibi kamal of kako

When protocol was the reason behind King George returning the ‘MANGOES OF BIHAR’-

  • Post Author By Md Umar Ashraf
  • Post Date August 29, 2024
How a failed mango diplomacy by king George V left people of Patna, Bihar in sour taste. Read to find …Read more  »
Mango Festival

Khanqah-e-Shahbazia: A Historical and Spiritual Beacon in Bhagalpur

  • Post Author By Syed Amjad Hussain
  • Post Date August 19, 2024
As scholars continue to explore its depths and devotees gather for spiritual solace, Khanqah-e-Shahbazia remains a beacon of faith and …Read more  »
bhagalpur madarsa

Against Europeans, Indians opened own club in Muzaffarpur

  • Post Author By Md Umar Ashraf
  • Post Date July 22, 2024
This is very unfortunate that today, there are no people in Muzaffarpur who know Khan Bahadur Maulvi Syed Ahmad Husain, …Read more  »
Against Europeans, Indians opened own club in Muzaffarpur

Dr. Rajendra Prasad laid foundation state of institute at Nalanda in 1951

  • Post Author By Team HT
  • Post Date June 18, 2024
Dr. Rajendra Prasad said: - "It is our desire to revive the ancient glory of Nalanda in the world of …Read more  »

The Historical Significance of Khanqah Estate in Sasaram’s Evolution

  • Post Author By Syed Altamash Ahmad
  • Post Date June 2, 2024
In the 17th century, Syed Shah Kabir-ud-Din Ahmed Darwish founded Khanqah Kabiriyah in Sasaram. Kabir-ud-Din was born in 1618 and …Read more  »
The Historical Significance of Khanqah Estate in Sasaram's Evolution

Remembering Famous educationist Sir Ganesh Dutta Singh as remembered by Sachchidananda Sinha

  • Post Author By Team HT
  • Post Date May 12, 2024
Sir Ganesh Dutta Singh (13 January 1868 – 26 September 1943) was an Indian lawyer, educationist and administrator during the …Read more  »
Sir Ganesh Dutta Singh

Remembering Shah Kabir Uddin Ahmad: A Visionary Leader’s Impact on Bihar’s History

  • Post Author By Syed Altamash Ahmad
  • Post Date May 11, 2024
Remembering Shah Kabir Uddin Ahmad: A Visionary Leader's Impact on Bihar's History
Shah Kabir of Sasaram

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵 𝗔𝘁𝗮 𝗨𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗱𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗶

  • Post Author By Team HT
  • Post Date March 19, 2024
During the Bengal famine, Sahir Ludhianvi wrote a poem which has a couplet:

Zafaruddin Bihari: A Scholarly Luminary and Reviver of Islamic Knowledge in South Asia

  • Post Author By Syed Amjad Hussain
  • Post Date January 25, 2024
Zafaruddin Bihari: A Scholarly Luminary and Reviver of Islamic Knowledge in South Asia

Moin Ul Haq: The Enduring Spirit of Sportsmanship

  • Post Author By Md Umar Ashraf
  • Post Date January 22, 2024
Syed Mohammad Moin ul Haq, a name that resonated with brilliance and intellect, emerged from the humble town of Asthawan, …Read more  »
Moin-ul-Haq

Shah Muhammad Zubair: Barrister turned Farmers’ Leader

  • Post Author By Md Umar Ashraf
  • Post Date January 3, 2024
Shah Muhammad Zubair studied law in England. He was the founding President of the first farmers' organization Kisan Sabha in …Read more  »
Cover image of Shah Muhammad Zubair

What did Jayaprakash Narayan think of Aligarh Muslim University?

  • Post Author By Team HT
  • Post Date January 3, 2024
Following is an excerpt from the AMU’s Convocation Address delivered by Jayaparakash Narayan on 10 February 1968. 

Maulana Syed Sulaiman Ashraf Bihari: An Eminent Theologian and Voice of Freedom

  • Post Author By Dr. Asad Faisal Farooqui
  • Post Date December 22, 2023
Maulana Syed Sulaiman Ashraf Bihari (1878-1939), a prominent figure in Indian history, dedicated his life to education, theology, and the …Read more  »
Headstone of Syed Sulaiman Ashraf Bihari

Shah Muhammad Umair: Bihar’s Political Maverick and Champion of Unity

  • Post Author By Syed Naseer Ahamed
  • Post Date December 19, 2023
A voice against partition and a champion of syncretic India, Shah Muhammad Umair and his story of resistance & unity …Read more  »
Shah Muhammad Umair

Syed Mehdi Imam: Barrister turned Bihar’s First English Dramatist

  • Post Author By Team HT
  • Post Date December 11, 2023
Syed Mehdi Imam was renowned for his legal expertise and is among the elite barristers of his era. In 1937 …Read more  »
Syed Mehdi Imam: Barrister turned Bihar's First English Dramatist

Maulvi Mohammad Yahya – Founder All India Momin Conference & Editor, Publisher Al – Momin

  • Post Author By Md Umar Ashraf
  • Post Date November 27, 2023
Maulvi Mohammad Yahya - One Of The Founding Members Of All India Momin Conference & Publisher Editor Al Momin
Maulvi Mohammad Yahya – Founder All India Momin Conference & Editor, Publisher Al - Momin

Syed Mohammad: Famous Advocate, Poet, Politician & A Man of Many Hats

  • Post Author By Syed Ali Kazim
  • Post Date October 14, 2023
On 27th September 1978, Syed Mohammad Advocate, my grandfather and one of the famous lawyers of North Bihar passed away …Read more  »
Syed Mohammad: Famous Advocate, Poet, Politician & A Man of Many Hats

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