Munshi Hakimuddin
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Munshi Hakimuddin | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Chief Secretary |
| Known for | Sadr Diwani Adalat |
| Children | Hafiz Mazhar Husain, Naziruddin, Basheeruddin |
| Mother | Nasibun Nisan |
Munshi Hakimuddin (1839–1894) was Chief Secretary at Bhopal state during the period of Nawab Shah Jahan Begum.
Munshi Hakimuddin was 'Meer Munshi-e Riyasat Bhopal' (Chief Secretary of the Bhopal state) and hence popularly known as 'Munshi Hakimuddin'. He was from famous Alavi family of Tijara. He started his career as Mohtamim (Secretary) of 'Adalat-e- Diwani'. He acquired a distinguished position and status right from the days of Nawab Sikander Jahan Begum.[1]
Books
Being a poet and author, he penned and edited many books.[citation needed] Few books are:
- Masnavi Zahr-i Ishq by Mirza Shauq Lakhnavi
Marriage and children
He was married to Sharifun Nisan, daughter of Ghulam Mustafa of Jhajjar and had three sons Hafiz Mazhar Husain, Naziruddin and Bashiruddin.
Munir Bhopali
Muniruddin 'Munir' was the son of Bashiruddin. Bashiruddin died before the birth of his son Muniruddin 'Munir', popularly known as 'Munir Bhopali' Muniruddin was born in Bhopal on Ramadan 1304 AH/ 1887 AD. He grew up under the care of grandfather Munshi Hakimuddin until 8 years. After hearing his birth, Sultan Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal ordered a Mansab of Rs. 30 per month, which he got until the employment.[2] He was a great scholar and poet.[3][4][5]
