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Bihar’s First Revolt against the British in 1781

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.
Muslim Women makers of Modern Bihar

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.
Rajendra Prasad on Hindi-Urdu controversy

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.
Waqif Bihari's Enduring Influence in Urdu Poetry

Dec 4, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Syed Amjad Hussain

Sheikhpura district of Bihar is richly ornamented with a great fraternity who have made significant contributions towards Sufism, literature, poetry, medicine, and music. Of these great figures, very much respected Saint Makhdoom Shah Muhammad Munim Pak Baaz of the time of Jahangir is also notable. Of the Sufi writing tradition, the author of such works as “Makasifat-e-Munemi,” “Ilhamat-e-Munemi,” and “Mashahadat-e-Munemi” is Makhdoom Shah Muhammad Munim Pak Baaz.
Jawaharlal Nehru met the First Prime Minister of India

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.
Bihar's First Female Sufi Saint and Her Enduring Legac

Sep 12, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Syed Amjad Hussain

In the tranquil town of Kako Sharif, also known as Kamalabad, in Bihar’s Jehanabad district, the profound legacy of Bibi Kamal, a venerated Sufi saint, is gaining renewed scholarly attention. Born Bibi Syeda Hadiya bint Qazi Syed Shahabuddin Suhrawardy in 1211, Bibi Kamal is celebrated for her significant contributions to Sufism and Islamic mysticism.
When protocol was the reason behind King George returning the 'MANGOES OF BIHAR'-

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.
Against Europeans, Indians opened own club in Muzaffarpur

Aug 26, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

European people established a European club in Muzaffarpur, Bihar in 1885, where entry of any Indian was prohibited. When Bihar emerged as a separate state in 1912, the foundation of the Muslim Club in Muzaffarpur on October 1912 was done due to the efforts of Khan Bahadur Maulvi Syed Ahmad Husain, a lawyer by profession.
Eid amidst warship; Namaz in Red Fort after a gap of 80 years.

Aug 26, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Md Umar Ashraf

On November 20, 1945, A Delhi-based newspaper “The Daily Ansari” reported that Maulana Ahmad Saeed Dehlavi had led the Eid prayer at the Red Fort making the first time in eighty years that such a prayer had been conducted at the historic site. The event was seen as a significant moment in history and marked the return of the Islamic practice in the historic site.
Mumbai, The City of dreams was a center of political activity during the national movement

Aug 26, 2024 | heritagetimes.in | Amna Khan

Mumbai, the city of dreams, the financial capital of India is now a center of industries, factories and comprises a major portion of the Indian corporate sector. Mumbai is not just about Vada Pav and Marine Drive or the romanticized monsoons shown in Bollywood movies. This hustling and bustling city has got people from all over the country living a fast-paced life to earn a livelihood.