Syed Hasan Askari (born 10 April 1901 – 28 November 1990) was an Indian writer and historian.
His literary work was focused on
medieval Sufism, the regional history of
Bihar
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, and aspects of cultural history of medieval India. He was recognized by the
Government of India
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.
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.
Early life and education
Askari was born to Syed Razi Hasan and Raziat Fatma as the youngest son on 10 April 1901 in Khujwa village of
Saran district
Saran district is one of the 38 Districts of Bihar, districts of Indian States and territories of India, state of Bihar. The district, part of Saran Division, is also known as Chhapra district after the headquarters of the district, Chhapra.
It is ...
(now
Siwan district), Bihar.
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. He completed Master of Arts from Patna University in 1924.
Recognition
Askari awarded the title of "
Khan Saheb" by the British Indian Government in 1945.
Askari was presented the Ghalib Award in 1974 by
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, then
President of India
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.
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (19 May 1913 – 1 June 1996) was an Indian politician who served as the president of India, serving from 1977 to 1982. Beginning a long political career with the Indian National Congress Party in the Indian independence ...
presented the
Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman to Askari, in 1978.
Gyani Zail Singh awarded
Padma Shri
The Padma Shri (IAST: ''padma śrī'', lit. 'Lotus Honour'), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest Indian honours system, civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. In ...
to Askari in 1985.
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Academic honors
In 1967, Magadh University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt (honoris causa)
In 1984, Patna University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt (honoris causa).
Personal life
Askari married Umme Salma, daughter of Syed Raza Hussain and Sakina Fatima Hussain in 1926. They had 4 daughters and 3 sons together.
References
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1901 births
1990 deaths
Recipients of the Padma Shri
20th-century Indian historians
20th-century Indian male writers
Recipients of Ghalib Award