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| honorific_prefix = [[Nawab]] |
| honorific_prefix = [[Khan Bahadur]] [[Nawab]] |
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| name = Abdul Jabbar |
| name = Abdul Jabbar |
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| honorific_suffix = [[C.I.E]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1837|10|24}} |
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| birth_place = [[Paharhati]], [[Burdwan district]], [[Bengal Presidency]] |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|1918|1|30|1837|10|24}} |
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| citizenship = [[British India]] |
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| occupation = Government officer |
| occupation = Government officer |
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| organization = [[Central National Mohammedan Association]] |
| organization = [[Central National Mohammedan Association]]<br />[[Mohammedan Literary Society]] |
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| home_town = Kasiara village, [[Bardhaman district]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[Company Raj]] |
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| religion = [[Islam]] |
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| children = [[Khan Bahadur Abdul Momen]] |
| children = [[Khan Bahadur Abdul Momen]] |
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| father = Khan Bahadur Ghulam Asghar |
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| awards = [[Khan Bahadur]], [[Order of the Indian Empire|C.I.E]], [[Nawab]] |
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Nawab '''Abdul Jabbar''' (24 October 1837 - 30 January 1918) was a British Indian bureaucrat |
Nawab '''Abdul Jabbar''' ({{Langx|bn|নবাব আব্দুল জব্বার}}; 24 October 1837 - 30 January 1918) was a British Indian bureaucrat and social worker.<ref name="BP">{{cite Banglapedia|article=Jabbar, Nawab Abdul|author=[[Badruddin Umar|Umar, Badruddin]]}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Abdul Jabbar was born on 24 October 1837 in his maternal grandfather's |
Abdul Jabbar was born on 24 October 1837 in his maternal grandfather's home in [[Paharhati]], [[Burdwan district]], [[Bengal Presidency]]. He belonged to a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[Muslim]] family from the village of Kashiara in Burdwan. His father Khan Bahadur Ghulam Asghar was the Chief ''Sadar Amin'' in the judiciary of the [[Company rule in India|British East India Company rule]]. Abdul Jabbar passed his [[matriculation]] from Burdwan Raj School. Here, he was a student of [[Ramtanu Lahiri]]. Then he was admitted in [[Presidency College Calcutta]] in BA class. After his father's death in 1857 he left education.<ref name="BP" /> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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At the beginning of his career he joined as a deputy magistrate. Between 1889 and 1894 he served as presidency magistrate in [[Calcutta]]. In 1884, 1886 and 1893 he was nominated member in [[Bengal Legislative Council]]. After retirement he was appointed the chief minister of [[Bhopal |
At the beginning of his career he joined as a deputy magistrate. Between 1889 and 1894 he served as presidency magistrate in [[Calcutta]]. In 1884, 1886 and 1893 he was nominated member in [[Bengal Legislative Council]]. After retirement he was appointed the chief minister of [[Bhopal State|Bhopal]] and served from 1897 to 1902. There he was honored for his contribution in social welfare work.<ref name="BP" /> |
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In a meeting arranged in Calcutta by [[Surendranath Banerjee]] to support [[Gandhi|Gandhi's]] anti racism movement in [[South Africa]] Abdul Jabbar was the president. [[Indian National Congress]] and [[All India Muslim League]] was founded during his lifetime but he never showed interest in politics.<ref name="BP" /> |
In a meeting arranged in Calcutta by [[Surendranath Banerjee]] to support [[Gandhi|Gandhi's]] anti racism movement in [[South Africa]] Abdul Jabbar was the president. [[Indian National Congress]] and [[All India Muslim League]] was founded during his lifetime but he never showed interest in politics.<ref name="BP" /> |
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He was a member of [[Central National Mohammedan Association]], first organization of Indian Muslims. He was also a member of [[Mohammedan Literary Society]] and in 1900 elected president of the society. He had close relation with [[Nawab Abdul Latif]]. Abdul Jabbar was eager to promote western education among the Muslims. He wrote a book in Bengali titled ''Muslim Dharma Porichoy'' (Muslim Religion Introduction) . He did not show much interest in women education. He presented his view on woman education in his two Urdu books.<ref name="BP" /> |
He was a member of [[Central National Mohammedan Association]], first organization of Indian Muslims. He was also a member of [[Mohammedan Literary Society]] and in 1900 elected president of the society. He had close relation with [[Nawab Abdul Latif]]. Abdul Jabbar was eager to promote western education among the Muslims. He wrote a book in Bengali titled ''Muslim Dharma Porichoy'' (Muslim Religion Introduction) . He did not show much interest in women education. He presented his view on woman education in his two Urdu books.<ref name="BP" /> |
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In Calcutta, Taylor hostel was built for the Muslim students in 1896. Due to its unhealthy environment and inadequate facilities he initiated movement in 1908 to establish new hostel. Eventually Baker |
In Calcutta, Taylor hostel was built for the Muslim students in 1896. Due to its unhealthy environment and inadequate facilities he initiated movement in 1908 to establish new hostel. Eventually [[Baker Hostel]] was established for the Muslim students.<ref name="BP" /> |
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==Honors== |
==Honors== |
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Abdul Jabbar was awarded [[Khan Bahadur]] and [[Order of the Indian Empire|CIE]] in 1895. Later he received [[Nawab]] title.<ref name="BP" /> |
Abdul Jabbar was awarded [[Khan Bahadur]] and [[Order of the Indian Empire|CIE]] in 1895. Later, he received [[Nawab]] title.<ref name="BP" /> |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 6 January 2025
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Abdul Jabbar | |
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| Born | 24 October 1837 |
| Died | 30 January 1918 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | Presidency College Calcutta |
| Occupation | Government officer |
| Organization(s) | Central National Mohammedan Association Mohammedan Literary Society |
| Children | Khan Bahadur Abdul Momen |
| Father | Khan Bahadur Ghulam Asghar |
| Awards | Khan Bahadur, C.I.E, Nawab |
Nawab Abdul Jabbar (Bengali: নবাব আব্দুল জব্বার; 24 October 1837 - 30 January 1918) was a British Indian bureaucrat and social worker.[1]
Early life
[edit]Abdul Jabbar was born on 24 October 1837 in his maternal grandfather's home in Paharhati, Burdwan district, Bengal Presidency. He belonged to a Bengali Muslim family from the village of Kashiara in Burdwan. His father Khan Bahadur Ghulam Asghar was the Chief Sadar Amin in the judiciary of the British East India Company rule. Abdul Jabbar passed his matriculation from Burdwan Raj School. Here, he was a student of Ramtanu Lahiri. Then he was admitted in Presidency College Calcutta in BA class. After his father's death in 1857 he left education.[1]
Career
[edit]At the beginning of his career he joined as a deputy magistrate. Between 1889 and 1894 he served as presidency magistrate in Calcutta. In 1884, 1886 and 1893 he was nominated member in Bengal Legislative Council. After retirement he was appointed the chief minister of Bhopal and served from 1897 to 1902. There he was honored for his contribution in social welfare work.[1]
In a meeting arranged in Calcutta by Surendranath Banerjee to support Gandhi's anti racism movement in South Africa Abdul Jabbar was the president. Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League was founded during his lifetime but he never showed interest in politics.[1]
Contribution in Muslim society
[edit]He was a member of Central National Mohammedan Association, first organization of Indian Muslims. He was also a member of Mohammedan Literary Society and in 1900 elected president of the society. He had close relation with Nawab Abdul Latif. Abdul Jabbar was eager to promote western education among the Muslims. He wrote a book in Bengali titled Muslim Dharma Porichoy (Muslim Religion Introduction) . He did not show much interest in women education. He presented his view on woman education in his two Urdu books.[1]
In Calcutta, Taylor hostel was built for the Muslim students in 1896. Due to its unhealthy environment and inadequate facilities he initiated movement in 1908 to establish new hostel. Eventually Baker Hostel was established for the Muslim students.[1]
Honors
[edit]Abdul Jabbar was awarded Khan Bahadur and CIE in 1895. Later, he received Nawab title.[1]
Death
[edit]Abdul Jabbar died on 30 January 1918.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Umar, Badruddin (2012). "Jabbar, Nawab Abdul". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 6 January 2025.