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Sayyid Ahmedullah Qadri | |
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Born | 9 August 1909 |
Died | 5 October 1985 | (aged 76)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | 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]