Kazi Zainul Abedin

About

Indian poet who also served as a senior officer in the government of the Nizam of Hyderabad. His literary works include Diwan-e-Abid and On Splendour of Ajanta Caves.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Bombay and studied English. He subsequently entered the Hyderabad Civil Service.

Trivia

He was one of the final Kazis (Sultan-appointed judges) of Udgir.

Family Life

He married Sahibni Begum in 1919. Following her death, he wed Zohra Begum, his first wife's niece.

Associated With

He and Ram Bismil were fellow Indian poets.