Qazi Abdul Sattar


Qazi Abdul Sattar was an Indian novelist and short story writer who wrote in Urdu.
He had penned several Urdu novels – mainly set in historical contexts – including Shab Gazida, Dara Shikoh, Salahuddin Ayyubi, Khalid Ibn-e-Waleed, and Ghalib.

Early life and education

He was born in 1933 in Machreta near Sitapur. He completed his post graduation from Lucknow University. In 1954 he joined Aligarh Muslim University as a researcher. He served as a Professor of Urdu in Aligarh Muslim University until his retirement in 1991.

Books

FictionShikast ki Awaaz Shab-Ghazida
  • Kaali Raat Ka Dasa Hua BaadalMajju BhaiyaGubaar-e-ShabSalahuddin Ayyubi Dara Shikoh Ghalib Hazrat JaanKhalid Ibn-e-WaleedTajam SultanAaen-e-AyyamPeetal ka Ghanta
CriticsUrdu Shaiyri Mein Qunutiat

Awards received

In 1974 he won the Padma Shri.