Syed Hasan Askari | |
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Born | 10 April 1901 Khujwa, Siwan district |
Died | November 28, 1990 89) | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Zila School Chapra (matriculation) Langat Singh College (Bachelors of Arts) Patna University (Masters of Arts) |
Occupation | Historian |
Awards | Ghalib Award (1974) Padma Shri (1985) Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman (1978) |
Honours | Khan Sahib (1945) Doctor of Literature by Magadh University (1967) Doctor of Literature by Patna University (1984) |
Syed Hasan Askari (born 10 April 1901-28 November 1990) [1] was an Indian writer and historian. [2] [3] [4] His literary work was focused on medieval Sufism, the regional history of Bihar, and aspects of cultural history of medieval India. [5] [6] [7] He was recognized by the Government of India.
He authored, edited and translated more than 250 articles, research papers, forewords, prefaces, and book reviews, which have been awarded by the Government of India multiple journals, books and proceedings. [4] [8] [9] [10] [11]
Askari was born to Syed Razi Hasan and Raziat Fatma as the youngest son on 10 April 1901 in Khujwa village of Saran district (now Siwan district), Bihar. [12] [13]
He graduated from Madarsa Islamiya Khujwa and Middle School Siwan in 1916. He passed matriculation from Zila School Chapra in 1918 and graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from Greer Bhumihar Brahamin College (now Langat Singh College), Muzaffarpur in 1922. [14] He completed Master of Arts from Patna University in 1924. [12]
Askari awarded the title of "Khan Saheb" by the British Indian Government in 1945.[ citation needed ]
Askari was presented the Ghalib Award in 1974 by Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, then President of India. [15]
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy presented the Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman to Askari, in 1978.[ citation needed ]
Gyani Zail Singh awarded Padma Shri to Askari in 1985. [16]
In 1967, Magadh University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt (honoris causa) [17]
In 1984, Patna University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt (honoris causa).[ citation needed ]
Askari married Umme Salma, daughter of Syed Raza Hussain and Sakina Fatima Hussain in 1926. They had 4 daughters and 3 sons together. [12]
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