Nazir Ahmed (scholar)

Nazir Ahmed
Born(1915-01-03)3 January 1915
Kolahi Gareeb, (Gorra) Gonda
Died19 October 2008(2008-10-19) (aged 93)
Aligarh
Resting placeAligarh Muslim University Graveyard
Occupation(s)Indian Scholar and Writer
ChildrenProfessor Rehana Khatoon
Awards
    • Padma Shri,
    • Ghalib Award,
    • Presidential Award and Lifetime Fellowship,
    • Khusro Award,
    • Hafez Sanaash,
    • Jaizah Afshar

Nazir Ahmed (1915-2008) was an Indian scholar, writer, and teacher of the Persian language. He was honoured by the Indian Government in 1987 with the Padma Shri. He received this award for his contributions to the propagation of Persian Language and literature.

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