Firaq Gorakhpuri
1896–1982Urdu author (1896-1982)
politician and writer (1888–1958)
Abul Kalam Azad
1888–1958, born Mecca, writes in Urdu, Arabic, writer, journalist
Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred to as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian writer, activist of the Indian independence movement and statesman. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India’s independence, he became the first and the longest serving Minister of Education in the Indian government. His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day across India.
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Also writing in Urdu
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