Ali Jawad Zaidi

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Ali Jawad Zaidi

Syed Ali Jawad Zaidi (10 March 1916 – 6 December 2004) was an Indian Urdu poet, scholar, and author of over 80 books in several languages.[1] He was also an Indian independence activist,[2] lawyer and later, a civil servant,[3] but is best known for his work in Urdu literature.[4]

He was an authority on marsiyago poetry of Uttar Pradesh,[5] including the poets Mir Anis and Mirza Ghalib,[6] and wrote on both poetry and prose, including research and analytical works.

He has received several awards for his contributions to literature and other fields.

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  2. ^ "The Milli Gazette". www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. ^ "A Tribute to Shri A.J. Zaidi | India of the Past". www.indiaofthepast.org. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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  5. ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 24 July 2008. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  6. ^ "English bibliography - A Desertful of Roses". Columbia.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2016.