Hyderabad resonates culture of love: Aijaz Farrukh; Mukarram Jah memorial lecture held at MANUU
"Hyderabad is a story of culture. This historic city even though is not as beautiful as Kashmir but it represents an impressive culture of love and accommodation."
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is a story of culture. This historic city even though is not as beautiful as Kashmir but it represents an impressive culture of love and accommodation. This city absorbed people coming from every nook and corner of the country after first war of Independence in 1857.
This is the reason Hyderabad become a melting point of various traditions & languages. Eminent historian & scholar Allama Aijaz Farrukh expressed these views yesterday at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) while delivering the inaugural Mukarram Jah memorial lecture. Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor presided over.
Centre for Urdu Culture Studies (CUCS) organized the lecture at IMC Preview theatre.
Mr. Farrukh spoke at length about the achievements and public welfare measures undertaken during the rule of sixth and seventh Nizams.
Prof. Ainul Hasan also praised the pluralistic Hyderabadi culture with special reference to its Deccani language and poetry.
Mr. Shahid Hussain Zuberi, Chief Guest shared his memories with late Mukarram Jah Bahadur who passed away recently. Philanthropist Mrs. Indira Devi Dhanrajgir also spoke online and appreciated the efforts in organizing the lecture. Prof. Aziz Bano, Dean, School of languages delivered welcome address.
Prof. Shahid Naukhez, Director, CUCS was the convenor of the programme. His two books along with the latest issue of “Adab-o-Saqafat” the referred journal published by the centre was also released on the occasion.
Dr. Ahmad Khan, Deputy Director, CUCS proposed vote of thanks.
