Akbar Allahabadi
Poet (1846-1921) · Writers · Died at 74
Syed Akbar Hussain, popularly known as Akbar Allahabadi was an Indian poet, regarded as one of the greatest satirists in Urdu literature. The most popular of Akbar's verse poked fun at the cultural dilemma posed by the onslaught of Western culture.
Akbar Allahabadi is read about 43 times a day, in 15 languages.
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About this person
His ire was mostly directed towards the natives he considered to be outlandishly pseudo-western. In the Indian community he became known as 'Lisanu'l-Asr'.
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1921 · aged 74
