Maqbool Ahmed Lari
| Maqbool Ahmed Lari | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 1916 Lar in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died |
17 May 2004 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Social worker, litterateur |
| Known for | Urdu literature |
| Children | One son and three daughters |
| Awards |
Padma Shri Royal Gorkha award |
Maqbool Ahmed Lari was an Indian social worker, philanthropist, Urdu littérateur,[1] and the founder of Mir Academy, Lucknow.[2] Born in May 1916 at Lar in Deoria district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in a renowned clan of Iraqi Biradari, he graduated in arts and migrated to Nepal in search of livelihood in 1942 where he stayed for 10 years.[1]
Lari was a member of the senate of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, for 10 years and was a member of the Urdu Rabita Committee, Lucknow.[1] He was the major financial contributor for the establishment of Lari Cardiology Centre at King George's Medical University, Lucknow, a centre founded by renowned cardiologist, Mansoor Hasan.[3] His contributions were reported in the field of child education[1] and was instrumental in the publication of Hadeed-e-Meer, a collection of poems of Mir Taqi Mir, renowned Urdu poet.[4]
A recipient of the title, Royal Gorkha from the Government of Nepal,[1] he was honoured by the Government of India in 1971 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[5] Maqbool Ahmed Lari died on 17 May 2004 at Lucknow at the age of 88.[1]
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References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Obituary". 15 July 2004. Millgazette. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Legendary Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir passed away". The Hindu. 19 September 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Doctor of Heart & Doctor by Heart". Lucknow Society. 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Hadees e Mir". 2015. EBay. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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