Hakeem Manzoor (1937-2006), Writer, Poet & Administrator

Hakeem Manzoor (17 January 1937 – 2006) was an Urdu writer, poet and administrator.[1]

Life

He was born in Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. His books in Urdu include Na Tamaam, Barf Ruton Ki Aag and Lahu Lamas Chinar. Manzoor served in the state administration in various capacities. He headed the Education Department and worked as the District Development Commissioner Baramulla and the Custodian General besides the Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commissioner in New Delhi. He also received an award from the Cultural Academy of Jammu and kashmir. His original name was Manzoor ahmad. He attended a local High School and graduated from S.P. college srinagar[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Academy holds seminar on Hakeem Manzoor's life". Greater Kashmir. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  2. ↑ Staff (21 December 2006). "Renowned Kashmiri poet Hakim Manzoor Ahmed passes away". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Hakeem Manzoor Poetry - Best Hakeem Manzoor Shayari, Sad Ghazals, Love Nazams, Romantic Poetry". Darsaal. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
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