Mohammad Mujeeb
Indian writer (1902–1985)
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Mohammad Mujeeb (1902–1985) was an Indian writer of English and Urdu literature, educationist, scholar and the vice chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.[1][2]
Educationist
Scholar
Mohammad Mujeeb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1902 India |
| Died | 1985 (aged 83) |
| Occupations | Writer Educationist Scholar |
| Years active | 1926–1985 |
| Known for | Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
Early life and education
Mujeeb was born in 1902[3] to Mohammad Naseem, a wealthy barrister from Lucknow.
Mujeeb studied history at Oxford University. He was a close friend and associate of Zakir Hussain, the third president of India, and Abid Husain.[4] Later, he did advanced training in printing in Germany before returning to India to join Jamia Millia Islamia in 1926 as a faculty member, along with Zakir Hussain and Abid Hussain.[5]
Career
He was a scholar of History and was involved in the cultural and educational milieu of post-independent India.[1]
Literary works
English
- A Glimpse of New China [6]
- Ordeal 1857: A Historical Play [7]
- World history, our heritage [8]
- Education and Traditional values [9]
- Social reform among Indian Muslims [10]
- Akbar [11]
- Ghalib [12]
- Dr Zakir Hussain: a biography [13]
- Islamic Influence on Indian Society [14]
- The Indian Muslims [15]
- Education, Literature and Islam [16]
- Three Plays [17]
Urdu
Awards
Padma Bhushan (1965) for his contributions to literature and education.[24]
