Abdur Rahman Bijnori
Abdur Rahman Bijnori (10 June 1885 7 November 1918) was an Indian Urdu poet and scholar. He wrote essays and Urdu poetry, including an introductory book to the "Diwan-e-Ghalib", titled "Mahasin-i-Kalam-i-Ghalib" which became one of his prominent writings, and "Maqalat-i-Bijnori" - a magnum opus book consisting of essays, poems and letters written by him to his parents when he was studying in Europe. Some of his writings include predictions about Turkey's decline and its impact on the Muslim world. He also predicted 20th century's rise of Europe and  its influence. Early life and education. He was born in Bijnor on 10 June 1885. He received his early schooling in Balochistan and later went to Quetta where he did his matriculation. He later obtained BA and LLB degrees from Aligarh Muslim University. He then went to London and obtained a law degree from Lincoln's Inn and then to Germany where he obtained doctorate from the University of Freiburg. Work. He spoke various foreign languages such as German, Arabic, Persian, English and Urdu, leading his writings to earn recognition in the Indian subcontinent. His publication "Maqalat-i-Bijnori" was  published when he was studying at Aligarh Muslim University. Professor Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui wrote a book titled "Baqiyat-i-Bijnori" which is a detailed biography of Bijnori. It was published in Delhi in 1940. His contribution to literature is covered in the book "Yadgar-i-Bijnori" by Abdul Haq, published in Rawalpindi in 1951. Death. He died on November 7, 1918 in Central Provinces and Berar, British India (in modern-day Madhya Pradesh, India). He died at young age.