Glimpses of Postcolonial Civilization in the Novels of Deputy Nazir Ahmed

Abstract

Deputy Nazir Ahmad, the forerunner of Urdu Novel, emerges as conscious-raiser in the days of British Colonial rule in India. His novels like "Mirat-ul-Uroos", "Taobat-un-Nosooh","Binat Alnash"and "Ibn-ul-Waqt" written under the influence of reformation movement of Aligarh, not only survey the contemporary Indian society but also advocate the revival of glorious tradition of enlightened society. The critics of Nazir Ahmad point out his allegiance to the colonizer and the Victorian Ideals and presents different scenes. This article explores the significance of these novels for the portrayal of a historic phase of society particularly the movement for mass education, women's upbringing and social reforms.