URDU Language:

The Urdu language began and developed in India. It has been well received by all elements of society, regardless of caste or religion. According to critics and experts, the Urdu language flourished throughout India, particularly in Aurangabad. It was the official language of the Deccan during the reign of Behmani Sultanate and later under Asif Jahan, who made Urdu the official language. Urdu is known as the mass communication language. Urdu played an essential and vital role in India’s freedom fight, with many notable songs and poems produced in the language. It was the most extensively used language due to its poetry, diction and clarity. Legends such as Mir, Ghalib and Iqbal used Urdu as their means of expression. Urdu had an important role in linking people, preserving culture, and promoting national integration. Indian culture is actually an Urdu-based amalgamation of Ganga Jamni culture. Urdu literature is considered one of the best in the world, and it is particularly well-known for its poetry.

Introduction of Urdu Department:

In 1963 there were no major institutions of education in Aurangabad City. Dr. Rafiq Zakaria a visionary took the initiative and lighted the torch of education by establishing Maulana Azad College in Aurangabad.

Koi bazm ho koi anjuman ye shuar apna qhadim hai

Jahan  roshni  ki  kami hui wahan ek charag jaladiya

Maulana Azad College was established in 1963 and with this Urdu department also came into existence. In this department many well-known scholars gave their services in which Prof. Shamim Ahmed (Bhopal), Dr. Ateequallah (Former, Head, Dept. of Urdu, Delhi University, Delhi), Late Shafiq Fatema Shera (Former, Head, Dept. of Urdu, Usmania University, Hyderabad), Dr. Rana Hyderi (Former, Head, Dept. of Urdu, Dr. BAMU),Dr. Majid Bedar (Former, Professor, Dept. of Urdu, Usmania University, Hyderabad). Urdu department has the tradition and history of organizing seminars, conferences, symposiums and workshops on different topics. The department has also organized seminars of well-known personalities like Jashan-e -Galib , Jashan-e- Siraj, Jashan-e- Akhtarruzama Naser and with this Urdu department has staged speeches and dramas on various occasions which has benefited many students as they made their career in this field and became famous.

In the past Urdu department was shifted to Navkhanda Mahal for the education of girls only. But with inspiration of Honorable, Padmashree Fatma Rafiq Zakaria the Arts section reestablished in 2010 and so new teaching staff was appointed to the department.

At present Dr. Quazi Naweed Ahmed Siddiqui is the head of the department and Dr. Abdul Rab Assistant Professor is working for the development and progress of the department.

Outreach and Extension Activities:

The Department of Urdu regularly organizes seminars, workshops, literary events, and cultural programs to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Urdu language and literature among students and the wider community.

Best Practices:

(1) -Students Seminar: Class Room Seminar,

(2) -Lecture Series: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Lecture Series: approved by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, Under Education Ministry Govt, of India New Delhi, An amount of thirty-five thousand sanctions for this lecture series every year,

(3) -Ghalib Day Celebration: The department of Urdu Celebrates

Ghalib Day on the occasion of birth Anniversary of famous Urdu Poet Mirza Ghalib.

Student Achievements:

Our students consistently excel in academic performance, participate in competitions, Present research papers at conference, and contribute to literary publications.

Future Plans:

• Continued enhancement of academic programs Expansion of research activities Fostering international collaborations
• More Certificate Courses like Understanding Ghazal for non-Urdu speakers.
• Add-on Courses
• To generate a bunch of Podcasts