Muhammad Qasim is the author of Ibrat (Iz Mohammad Qasim Ebrat)

 Lesson

(Iz Mohammad Qasim Ebrat)

Muhammad Qasim is the author of Ibrat (Iz Mohammad Qasim Ebrat)

Muhammad Qasim Ebrat's

"Ebrat Nama"

overview:

 Muhammad Qasim Ibrat

 The name of the author of "Ibrat Namah" was Muhammad Qasim and his pseudonym was "Ibrat". He was called "Ibrat Lahore".

Is also famous. He was born in Lahore and after getting education here he went to Delhi in search of employment and there he became employed by Amir-ul-Amra Syed Hussain. His son Mir Mohammad was working for Panah. Some historians state that Mohammad Qasim Ibrat stayed with Shah Alam for some time in Bihar and then continued to work in the army of Nizam-ul-Mulk. As well as being a penman, he was also a master of the sword. He fought many battles against the Marhats I participated.

Lesson:

Muhammad Qasim is the author of Ibrat. The name of this book is responsible. Since it tells the story of the decline of the Mughals, which is a lesson, it was named "Ibrat Namah". The second lesson is the nickname of the author of the book, so he named his book "Ibratnameh".

This book tells the history of the fall of the late Mughals which covers the period from the death of Aurangzeb Alamgir to Sadat Baraha.

 (It is to be noted that many authors have written books under the name of “Ibratnameh” such as Mufti Ali-ud-Din, Maulvi Khair-ud-Din Allahabadi, etc.)

Features (historical significance):

1. The author of Ebrat Nama tells us about the conspiracies of Aurangzeb Alamgir's successors after his death. And who came to power? Who killed whom? Who won and who lost? The author wrote the whole palace

Mention of court and external conspiracies.

2. The era of Bahadur Shah Jehandar Shah and Farrukh Sir is mentioned in detail in the lesson. The author has made the era of Farrukh Sir a special topic of discussion.

3. The author states that Farrukh Sir, as soon as he ascended the throne, made Syed Abdullah Khan his prime minister and made Syed Hussain Khan the emir. (These two brothers were later called "Badshahgar") The emperors got tired of their power and Farrukh Sir also got tired of obeying them. Seeing the changed attitude of Farrukh Sir, the Krisid brothers had Farrukh Sir killed and after that they started doing their own thing. They made Rafi Al-Darjat and Rafi Al-Dawla kings one after the other.

Died after ruling.

4. The author has praised the degradation strategy of both the parties in the dispute between Sadat Barha and Farrukh Sir which was in the interest of the empire and condemned the degradation of both the parties which was detrimental to the empire. Ibrat did not use group politics on this occasion but took stock of the situation and events impartially.

5. Mohammad Qasim Ibrat has mentioned in detail the performance of Abdul Samad Khan during the removal of Farrukh Sir and his significant actions against the Marhats. Mohammad Qasim Ibrat Since Abdul Samad had also been an employee, he knew Abdul Samad's character better. (Remember that Abdul Samad

 Muhammad Qasim Ibrat's book "Abdul Samad" also gives us a lot of information which no other historian has mentioned.

6. The author has acted realistically and honestly. He has not been flattering or biased. He has commented bluntly on the situation and events he witnessed.

7. The author has seen the character of Muhammad Shah (Rangeela) through the eyes of a human being and has proved him to be a human being. He did it

 Weaknesses and shortcomings are mentioned in such a way that the reader begins to feel sympathy for the king. He narrates the story in such a way that the listener's fears make the hair stand on end.

8. The civilization, social and political history of the decline of the Mughals is effectively described in the lesson.

9. The author has used research, curiosity and investigation.

10. The author's style of writing is simple, easy and free from speculation. This book is an excellent example of Persian prose. Some have called it a masterpiece of Persian literature.

11. The author has maintained order and continuity in the circumstances and events.