Syed Hasan Askari
Syed Hasan Askari was an Indian writer and historian. His literary work was focused on medieval Sufism, the regional history of Bihar, and aspects of cultural history of medieval India. He was recognized by the Government of India.
He authored, edited and translated more than 250 articles, research papers, forewords, prefaces, and book reviews, which have been awarded by the Government of India multiple journals, books and proceedings.
Early life and education
Askari was born to Syed Razi Hasan and Raziat Fatma as the youngest son on 10 April 1901 in Khujwa village of Saran district, Bihar.He graduated from Madarsa Islamiya Khujwa and Middle School Siwan in 1916. He passed matriculation from Zila School Chapra in 1918 and graduated with Bachelor of Arts from Greer Bhumihar Brahamin College, Muzaffarpur in 1922. He completed Master of Arts from Patna University in 1924.
Recognition
Askari awarded the title of "Khan Saheb" by the British Indian Government in 1945.Askari was presented the Ghalib Award in 1974 by Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, then President of India.
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy presented the Maharshi [Badrayan Vyas Samman] to Askari, in 1978.
Gyani Zail Singh awarded Padma Shri to Askari in 1985.
Literary works
Articles
Academic honors
In 1967, Magadh University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. LittIn 1984, Patna University, Bihar, conferred upon Askari the degree of D. Litt.