Imtezaaj, Urdu Research Journal, UOK - Karachi

امتزا ج

Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, Pakistan
ISSN (print): 2518-9719
ISSN (online): 2518-976X
Abstract

Ameer Ahmad Ameer Meenai was a poet of Urdu and Persian.He is also known as a lexicographer, sufi, scholar, editor, prose writer, translator.He wrote poetry in almost every genre including ghazal, na’at, qasida,masnavi, tarkib band and tarji band. In a tarji band,a specific line (tape-line)is repeated at the end of each stanza.This Tarji band consists of 20 stanza and wach stanza has 6 line after which,a couplet is repeated.This sestina has been written in the honour of His excellency Nawab Rampur Culb Ali Khan. Though unpublished, this beautiful poetic expression is securely possessed by Israel Meenai.In these verses the beauteous scene of vestment of Nawab Rampur Culb Ali Khan has been portrayed.The elegant decor and garniture also have been picturized eloquently. Furthermore, this manuscript written in simple and coherent style is a memorial of era of Ram Pur. 

 

Author(s):

Sidra Ashraf

PhD Scholar, Department of Urdu

University Of Karachi

Pakistan

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Dr. Sohaila Farooqui

Retired Professor, Department of Urdu

University of Karachi.

Pakistan

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Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 17
Issue: 17
Language: Urdu
Id: 62bf255bca0d6
Pages 112 - 120
Published June 30, 2022
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