Syed Hasan Askari

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Syed Hasan Askari
NationalityIndian
OccupationHistorian
Awards Padma Shri

Syed Hasan Askari (born 10 April 1901 in Khujwan, in Hindi pronounced as Khujwa, British India) was an Indian historian. [1] [2] [3] His literary work was recognized by the Indian government and focused on medieval Sufism, the regional history of Bihar, and aspects of cultural history of medieval India. He authored, edited and translated more than 250 articles, research papers, forewords, prefaces, and book reviews, which have been awarded by the Indian government and published in multiple journals, books and proceedings. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

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Recognition

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 his Excellency Fakhruhddin Ali Ahmad, the then President of India. [9]

Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy presented  the President's Certificate of Honor to Askari, in 1978.[ citation needed ]

Gyani Zail Singh, awarded Padma Shri to Askari in 1985. [10]

Academic honors

In 1967, Magadh University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt (honoris causa) [11]

In 1984, Patna University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt (honoris causa).[ citation needed ]

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References

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