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Askari (other)
An askari was a local soldier serving in the armies of the European colonial powers in Africa. Askari (Arabic: عسكري, 'soldier' or 'military') may also refer to: People *Hasan al-Askari (c. 846 – 874), an Imam of Twelver Shia Islam * Agha Hasan Askari (died 2023), Pakistani film director *Abu Hilal al-Askari (died 1005), an Islamic scholar *Askari Mirza, or simply Askari (1516 – 1557/1558), a son of Babur Mirza, founder of the Mughal dynasty *Ali Askari (1936–1978), Kurdish politician *Askari Mian Irani (1940–2004), a Pakistani painter *Askari Mohammadian (born 1963), an Iranian wrestler *Bahman Askari (born 1991), an Iranian karateka *Hasan Askari (writer) (1919-1978), Pakistani scholar and linguist *Hasan Askari Rizvi, Pakistani political scientist and military analyst * Hossein Askari (born 1975), Iranian racing cyclist * Hossein Askari (economist), Iranian economist *Jafar al-Askari (1885–1936), Iraqi prime minister *Khwaja Hassan Askari (1921–1984), the last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Askari
An askari (from Somali, Swahili and Arabic , , meaning "soldier" or "military", which also means "police" in the Somali language) was a local soldier serving in the armies of the European colonial powers in Africa, particularly in the African Great Lakes, Northeast Africa and Central Africa. The word is used in this sense in English, as well as in German, Italian, Urdu and Portuguese. In French, the word is used only in reference to native troops outside the French colonial empire. The designation is still in occasional use today to informally describe police, gendarmerie and security guards. During the period of the European colonial empires in Africa, locally recruited soldiers designated as askaris were employed by the Italian, British, Portuguese, German and Belgian colonial armies. They played a crucial role in the conquest of the various colonial possessions, and subsequently served as garrison and internal security forces. During both World Wars, askari units also serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumtaz Askari
Mumtaz Askari Madhvani (née Askari; born 31 July 1947) is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of finest actresses of Hindi cinema, Mumtaz is the recipient of two Filmfare Award. Mumtaz made her acting debut at age 11 with ''Sone Ki Chidiya'' (1958), and did smaller roles in films like '' Stree'' (1961) and '' Sehra'' (1963). Mumtaz was typecasted as "stunt film heroine", with '' Faulad'' (1963) and ''Daku Mangal Singh'' (1966), which stalled her career. After being praised for her work in '' Ram Aur Shyam'' (1967), '' Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'' (1968) and '' Brahmachari'' (1968), Mumtaz had her career breakthrough '' Do Raaste'' (1969). She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actress with films such as - (1969), '' Aadmi Aur Insaan'' (1969), ''Sachaa Jhutha'' (1970), '' Khilona'' (1970), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, '' Tere Mere Sapne'' (1971), '' Hare Rama Hare Krishna'' (1971), ''Apna Desh'' (1972), '' Loafer'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Askari Amusement Park
Kashmir Park (formerly KMC Park / Askari Amusement Park) is an amusement park An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central ... located in Karachi, Pakistan. History The park opened on 15 June 2018 and is Karachi's first Amusement Park. The amusement park includes a 61 metre high ferris wheel, known as the Karachi Eye. Askari Amusement Park is also called Askari Island Of Fun. It offers many kind of indoor games and rides for kids and adults it also has a very huge food court where you can find many famous food chains and variety of foods and drinks. It also offers the wheelchair facility for people with disabilities. Kashmir Park is run by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab renamed Erstwhile Askari Park as Kashmir Park. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scar (The Lion King)
Scar is a fictional lion and the main antagonist in Disney's ''The Lion King'' franchise. He was created by screenwriters Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton, and animated by Andreas Deja. Scar is introduced in the first film as the ruthless, power-hungry brother of Mufasa, ruler of the Pride Lands. Originally first-in-line to Mufasa's throne until he is suddenly replaced by Mufasa's son Simba, Scar decides to lead an army of hyenas in his plot to take the throne by killing Mufasa and exiling Simba, ultimately blaming his brother's death on his nephew. Loosely based on King Claudius, the main antagonist of William Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'', Scar's villainy was additionally inspired by Adolf Hitler. As the character's supervising animator, Deja based Scar's appearance on that of original voice actor Jeremy Irons, as well as the actor's performance as Claus von Bülow in '' Reversal of Fortune''. Chiwetel Ejiofor voices the photorealistic version of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wazir Khan (Sirhind)
Mirza Askari (; 1635 — 12 May 1710), better known by his title Wazir Khan (), was the Mughal governor of Sirhind in the present state of Punjab. He administered the territory of the Mughal Empire that laid between the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers. Wazir Khan is noted for his conflicts with the Sikhs and became infamous for ordering the execution of Guru Gobind Singh's young sons (Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh) in 1704. He was the governor of Sirhind when he arrested the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh. Wazir Khan tried to force the young sons of the Guru to embrace Islam. When they refused to accept Islam he ordered them to bricked alive. Wazir Khan was defeated and beheaded by a Sikh named Fateh Singh, a warrior in the Sikh Khalsa led by Fateh Singh, during the Battle of Chappar Chiri The battle of Chappar Chiri, also called Battle of Sirhind, was fought between Mughal Empire and the Sikhs on 12 May 1710 at Chappar Chiri, located 20 kilometers fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Askari X
Ansar El Muhammad (born Ricky Murdock), better known by his stage name Askari X, is a hip-hop artist from Oakland, California. He has released 3 albums, is on numerous compilation albums, and has been a guest on several albums. Stic.man and M-1 of Dead Prez refer to Askari X in their music and credit him as one of their main musical influences. Askari X advocates Black Power, Black Liberation, and Islam in his lyrics. His sound is characterized by slow drum beats and a verbal flow similar to Tupac Shakur. Askari X is philosophically aligned with the African People's Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement. His style may be considered as conscious rap. Early life In an autobiographical song titled "Moma" Askari X refers to experiencing domestic abuse against himself and his mother when he was 7 years old. He talks about being unsatisfied with school, experiencing persecution and systematic racism from the school system and the government. When he rebelled against the oppres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zainab Al Askari
Zainab Al-Askari ( ar, زينب العسكري; born February 6, 1974) is a Bahraini actress, screenwriter, producer, spokesmodel, and model popular in the Persian Gulf region. She retired from performing in 2009. Career Al-Askari has appeared as one of the main characters in several Kuwaiti and Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in Western Asia. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and has a land area of about , making it the fifth-largest country in Asia, the second-largest in the A ...n TV shows as well, she is also a spokesmodel for Parachute in the Persian Gulf region. In 2005, she appeared in ''Athary''; a series about a kind young girl who faces many challenges in her life that determine her fate. ''Athary'' was the first series of Zainab Al Askari's own production company (Bint El-Mamlaka). She was selected as best actress in a Gulf series in 2005 for her role in ''Athary''. Her last appearance was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yousef Al-Askari
Yousef Al-Askari (born 25 March 1994) is a Kuwaiti swimmer. He competed in the 200 m butterfly event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated during the heats; he was also the youngest swimmer to complete in the 2012 Olympics. Al-Askari was a member of the Kuwaiti team that won a silver medal at the 2011 Pan Arab Games in the medley relay Medley or Medleys may refer to: Sports *Medley swimming, races requiring multiple swimming styles *Relay race#Medley relay, Medley relay races at track meets Music *Medley (music), multiple pieces strung together People *Medley (surname), list .... References 1994 births Living people Male butterfly swimmers Georgia Bulldogs men's swimmers Kuwaiti male swimmers Olympic swimmers of Kuwait Swimmers at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Kuwait City {{Kuwait-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Süleyman Askerî
Süleyman Askerî Bey, also known as Suleyman Askeri, Sulayman Askari, Sulaiman al-Askari (; Turkish: ''Süleyman Askeri'') and unofficially known as Suleyman Askeri Pasha (1884 in Prizren, Kosovo Vilayet – 14 April 1915 in Berjasiya) was a military officer who served in the Ottoman Army. Askerî was of Circassian descent and co founder of the Teşkilât-ı Mahsusa (Special Organisation), a group involved in guerilla warfare. Life Süleyman Askerî was born to General Vehbi Pasha, who served as military staff at Edirne in 1898 and then in Anatolia, in 1884 in Prizren. He graduated from the Ottoman Military Academy in 1902 and graduated from the Ottoman Military College on 5 November 1905 as Distinguished Captain (''Mümtaz Yüzbaşı'' ). He was assigned to Monastir (present-day Bitola) under the command of the Third Army stationed at Salonica (present-day Thessaloniki). During the days he stayed in Monastir, he joined the Committee of Union and Progress and he married ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana Askari
Sana Askari ( ur, ; born 23 April 1988) is a Pakistani model and actress. She is known for portraying the character of Laila in '' Baraat Series''. Early life Askari grew up in America and attended Beaconhouse School. She graduated from NAPA in 2010 and did her first theatre play ''Adhay Adhooray'' under NAPA's banner. Career Askari's first lead role was in '' Dareecha'' opposite Imran Aslam on ARY Digital. She has also appeared in ''Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat'', ''Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat'', '' Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat'', ''Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat'' alongside Bushra Ansari, Ayesha Omar, Javed Sheikh, Alishba Yousuf, Saba Hameed and Hina Dilpazeer, ''Khushboo Ka Ghar'' opposite Faisal Qureshi on ARY Digital, ''Ladies Park'' opposite Azfar Rehman on Geo TV, and ''Main Abdul Qadir Hoon'' with Fahad Mustafa, Saba Hameed and Alishba Yousuf on Hum TV. She then played the lead role of Deeba in ARY Digital's ''Daagh'' opposite Fahad Mustafa. She also appeared as a guest in '' Nadia Khan Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sami Al-Askari
Sami al-Askari ( ar, سامي العسكري) is an Iraqi politician and member of the Iraqi National Assembly, elected from the State of Law political coalition During the regime of Saddam Hussein he was active in exile opposition politics, joining the 1992 Executive Council of the Iraqi National Congress as a representative of the Islamic Dawa Party. In 2003, al-Askari joined the Iraqi Reconstruction and Development Council (IRDC) led by Emad Dhia and worked for Coalition Provisional Authority ( CPA) Central Baghdad office as Media Spokesman. He was a member of the committee that drafted the Constitution of Iraq The Constitution of the Republic of Iraq ( ar, دستور جمهورية العراق Kurdish: دەستووری عێراق) is the fundamental law of Iraq. The first constitution came into force in 1925. The current constitution was adopted on Se .... In 2009, al-Askari was involved in the handover of British hostage Peter Moore to the Iraqi government authorities. Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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