Taj Sehrai
Pakistani author and archaeologist
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Taj Sehrai (Sindhi:تاج صحرائي ) (Urdu:تاج صحرائی) (14 September 1921 – 29 October 2002) was a prominent Pakistani author and archaeologist from Sindh, Pakistan.[1]
Taj Sehrai | |
|---|---|
| Native name | تاج صحرائي |
| Born | Taj Muhammad Memon 14 September 1921 |
| Died | 29 October 2002 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Author |
| Subject | Archaeology |
| Literary movement | Progressive |
| Notable works | The Lake Manchar |
| Notable awards | Pride of Performance Award 1990 |
Early life
His real name was Taj Muhammad Memon. He was born on 14 September 1921 in Shikarpur city of Shikarpur District, Sindh, Pakistan.[2][3]
Contribution
He shifted from Shikarpur to Dadu city and settled here. He served as teacher and being an educationist he was a founder of Talibul Mola High School Dadu Sindh, Pakistan.[4] He was founder of Allama I. I Kazi library Dadu, Sindh as well.[5] He authored several books in Sindhi and English languages. His book in English language, the Lake Manchar is his countable contribution.[6][7] He was awarded with presidential national award of pride of performance for literary contribution on 14 August 1990.[8][9]