Ghulam Ali Allana
[1]
Native name
ڊاڪٽر غلام علي الانا
BornGhulam Ali
(1930-03-15)15 March 1930
Khuwaja, Taluka Jati, Sujawal District, Sindh
Died28 November 2020(2020-11-28) (aged 90)[2]
Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan[1]
Occupationwriter, critic and linguist
NationalityPakistani
EducationPhD, Master of Arts in Sindhi
Alma materUniversity of Sindh
Period1971
GenreLinguist
SubjectLinguistic
Notable worksPoetry Books (65)
Notable awardsSitar-e-Imtiaz in 1993 by the Government of Pakistan[1]

Ghulam Ali Allana (Sindhi: ڊاڪٽر غلام علي الانا; 15 March 1930 – 28 November 2020) was a writer, critic and linguist. He was Vice-chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad and chairman of the Sindhi Language Authority based in Hyderabad, Sindh.[3]

Professional career

He was appointed as a teacher at Training College for men, then, lecturer in Sindhi at City College Hyderabad. He was appointed as a lecturer at the University of Sindh in 1958. He was given additional charge as assistant director of Institute of Sindhology in 1963 and held the position until 1983. Besides, he was lecturer in Sindhi Department in University of Sindh from 1977. From 9 August 1983 to 18 April 1989 he was a Vice-chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad. He was Vice Chancellor of Sindh University in 1993. The Government of Sindh made him chairman of Sindhi Language Authority[4] Hyderabad in 1998. He was on different high posts of educational and literary organizations of his country and abroad.[5]

Literary career

Allana started his literary career by writing Afsana (short stories). He also tried poetry using the pen name "Nashad". His first works, 'Chaur' [Thief] and 'Laash' [Corpse], were published in 1954. His last book, 'Origin of Sindhi Language,' was published in 2007.[6][1] In 1952, he wrote a novel titled Lash.[7]

Publications

He published Sindhi Dictionary, Idea maker of Encyclopedia Sindhiana, a project of Sindhi Language Authority. He wrote more than 55 books and 200 Research papers other countless write-ups on Languages and Dialectics as well as on teaching methodologies.[1][8][9] His written work has been published in various newspapers and magazines.[10]

Award

In recognition of his meritorious services in the field of Literature and Education, he was bestowed with Sitar-e-Imtiaz in 1993 by the Government of Pakistan.[1] In 1983 Writer Guilds honored him with the award of excellence for his splendid services in the field of literature.[1]

Death

Ghulam Ali Allana died at the age of 91 on 28 November 2020.[11] He was laid to rest in a graveyard near New Sabzi Mandi in Hyderabad on Sunday.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Demise of veteran scholar
  2. ↑ "Noted Scholar and Former SU VC Dr. Ghulam Ali Allana Passes Away".
  3. ↑ Book: Legends of Modern Sindh, Written by: Prof: Hassan Bux Noonari, Published by: Roshni Publication 2015, Page: 82
  4. ↑ "Chairpersons". Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sindhi Adabi Board Online Library (سنڌي ادبي بورڊ)".
  6. 1 2 "Academic, writer Ghulam Ali Allana passes away". 29 November 2020.
  7. ↑ سنڌي ٻوليءَ جي با اختيار اداري وٽ سَڀ حق ۽ واسطا محفوظ آهن
  8. ↑ "Biography of Ghulam Ali Allana". Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "SINDHI POETRY BEFORE ISLAM | Allana | Keenjhar - Research Journal". Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "Sindhi Salamat magazine Dr Allana". Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "Renowned educationist, writer Dr Ghulam Ali Alana dies – Daily News". Retrieved 9 January 2023.
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