Sayyid Ahmedullah Qadri
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Sayyid Ahmedullah Qadri | |
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| Born | 9 August 1909 |
| Died | 5 October 1985 (aged 76) |
| Occupations | Poet, journalist, writer, translator, literary citic, educationist and politician |
| Known for | One nation theory, United India |
| Notable work | Tanqid-i-Qamus-ul-Mashahir |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Sayyida Shahzadi Begum |
| Parent | Sayyid Shamsullah Qadri (Father) |
| Awards | Padma Shri in 1966 |
Sayyid Ahmedullah Qadri (9 August 1909 – 5 October 1985), known as Lisan-ul-Mulk, was a writer,[1][2] author, critic, editor-in-chief, Indian independence activist, Indian politician and an acclaimed figure of Hyderabad, India. He was president of Lutfuddaulah Oriental Research Institute[3] Hyderabad, president of Hyderabad Journalist Association,[4] member of State Library Council.[5]
Qadri was awarded civilian award Padma Shri in 1966 by the government of India for his work in literature and education.[6] He was also a member of Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Council[7] and chairman of Andhra Pradesh state Hajj Committee. Further he was founder and editor-in-chief of the Urdu daily newspaper Saltanat[8] and Paisa Akhbar;[9] prior to that he was editor in Tarikh Publications, which was founded by his father since 1929.[10]
Qadri was born in Hyderabad State on 9 August 1909 to Shamsullah Qadri and Mahboob Begum Qadri in an academic family that was well known in literary circles. He was the eldest son. He had two younger brothers Imdadullah Qadri and Saadullah Qadri. His father was an author.[11][12][13][14] and was the First Researcher of Deccaniyat[15]
In 1946, Qadri was the first Journalist of Hyderabad State to write in favor of one nation theory in Urdu News Daily Saltanat.[citation needed]
