Md Umar Ashraf

1 month ago | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

This is a well known fact that Raja Chait Singh of Banaras (Varanasi) led an armed rebellion against the English East India Company (EEIC) and attacked the forces of the Governor General Warren Hastings on 16 August 1781. But, it is often overlooked that the main battleground of the ‘revolt’ was in present day state of Bihar. One aspect should be kept in mind that the present boundaries of the states did not work in 1781.

1 month ago | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

This is a short compilation of six Muslim women from Bihar who have played roles in different capacities in developing the state and the nation. Siddiqa Khatoon: In 1922, when Bi Amma, mother of Ali brothers, and Amjadi Begum, wife of Mohammad Ali, came to Bihar to raise funds for the Non-Cooperation Movement on the call of Mahatma Gandhi they met Siddiqa Khatoon of Munger.

2 months ago | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

(Following is the text of a speech by Dr. Rajendra Prasad delivered in 1940 at All India Radio and reprinted in National Language for India (A Symposium) edited by Z. A. Ahmad in early 1941.)I would define Hindustani as that language which is understood by all the inhabitants of Northern India, whether they be Hindus or Muslims. It is written in both the scripts, Nagri and Persian.

Nov 2, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

Jawaharlal Nehru headed the first government of India after the independence is a common knowledge. A little less common knowledge is the fact that two provisional governments in exile were formed before 1947.

Aug 29, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

In the realm of politics, the role of gifting fruits or any other specialty of the country as a goodwill gesture acts as a strong tool in maintaining healthy political relations. These seemingly simple items hold the power to bridge cultural gaps, foster goodwill, and symbolize peace between nations. Mr. Syed Abdul Azeez was the Education Minister of Bihar between 1934 to 1937. He was famous for organizing a lot of social gatherings in Patna, the capital city during his tenure.