Composite Culture of medieval India which still persists and has become hallmark of national identity is in-fact the gift of Persian Language. Lt. General Zameeruddin Shah, Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh expressed these views today at Maulana Azad National Urdu University. He was addressing the inaugural session of the All India Persian Teacher’s Conference as Chief Guest. Prof. Mohammad Miyan, Vice-Chancellor, MANUU presided over. Dr.Ghulam Raza Ansari, Iranian Ambassador in India, was the Chief Guest. Speaking about the topic, “Persian Language and Literature at Hyderabad Deccan”, Lt. Gen. Shah said that right from the rulers, poets, historians to the Sufis & saints of Deccan particularly, Hyderabad all played an important role in promotion of Persian Language & Culture.
Iranian Ambassador in India, Dr. Ghulam Raza Ansari, too in his address threw light on the role played by Persian language in different spheres of life in India during the last 800 years. He appreciated the efforts being taken in India to promote Persian. Deccan, especially Hyderabad served the Persian language better than any other place. In 1810 when first Persian Newspaper was published in India, there was no newspaper at all in Iran, he revealed. Persian language has immense potential in furthering cultural ties between Iran & India, the Ambassador reminded. Persian language in India faced a difficult period during British Rule. However, Personalities like Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, supported the language of heart & love. He thanked Govt. of India for always patronising the Persian Language. Indian Civilization is the Best example of peaceful co-existence.
Persian cannot be separated from Indian Culture. Prof. Mohammad Miyan, Vice-Chancellor in his presidential address said that University has proposed to establish a Centre for Central Asian Studies with a major focus on Iranian Studies. He suggested to make Persian a language of common man so that it could survive. Persian also has the major influence over Urdu language. Prof. Azarmi Dokt Safavi in her address described the inaugural session, which saw speakers using three languages, as symbolic representation of Indian Culture. Speaking on the impact of Persian on medieval India, she revealed that Chatarpatishivaji’s letters and Faramin, almost 5000 in member, are all in Persian. One of the most impressive outcomes of the Indo-Iranian interaction was the impact of Persian on Indian Language & Literature.
Dr. Khwaja M. Shahid, Pro Vice-Chancellor, MANUU welcomed the gathering. Prof. Aziz Bano, organizing secretary proposed vote of thanks. Prof. Akhtar Mehdi, conducted the proceedings. Large number of teachers, research scholars & students attended.
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