Yusuf Husain Explained

Yusuf Husain Khan (1902–1979) was an Indian historian, scholar, educationist, critic and author.[1] He mastered the languages of Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Hindi and Persian.

Early life and education

Born in Hyderabad, India to a cultured and educated family, he was a younger brother of Zakir Husain, the third president of India (1967–1969). He went to school in Etawah. In 1926, he gained his BA from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi and in 1930 he gained his D Litt from the University of Paris, France.[1]

Career

After returning from Paris in 1930, he assisted Abdul Haq to compile an English-Urdu dictionary and translate scientific terminology into Urdu.[1]

He joined Osmania University in 1930 as a lecturer and worked there until 1957, when he retired as a professor. He joined Aligarh Muslim University as a Pro-Vice Chancellor and worked there until 1965.[1]

Books

English books

Awards

The Government of India awarded Khan the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 1977.[3] He received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1978 for his book, Hafiz aur Iqbal, which was published in 1976.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature, Volume Five (Sasay To Zorgot). 5. 4642. Mohan Lal. sahitya academy. 1992–2006. 81-260-1221-8.
  2. Book: The first Nizām; the life and times of Nizāmu'l-Mulk Āsaf Jāh I. Asia Publishing House. Yusuf Husain Khan. 1963.
  3. Web site: Padma Awards . 2018-05-17 . Padma Awards . Government of India . 2018-05-17 . 15 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181015000149/http://www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/ . dead .