اہل مغرب میں اُردو شاعری کے اولین آثار اور ہندوستان کا شعری منظر نامہ

The earliest works of Urdu poetry among Westerners and the poetic landscape of India

Abstract

The arrival of the European Nation was started off in the last decade of the 15th century. But their deep inclination towards Urdu Language and Literature came up in 19th and 20th centuries. It was at last culminated to its dazzling horizon in the establishment of Fort William College and Dehli College. Both of these educational institutions though were formulated under the special urge of attaining political and linguistic needs yet they played an effective role in enhancing a distinctive love for literary taste. They motivated some sort of enthusiastic zeal among the Europeans in favor of creative expressionism. In the beginning of 19th century, the western inhabitants started off with Urdu verses. Its main cause might be a peculiar atmosphere quite suitable for verse competitions and poetical gatherings. The historical facts rightly witness that these Poetical gatherings were arranged under the patronage of Government.The Official coverage no doubt popularized poetry and poets. So all from children, youth and aged people fancied to take part or attend such gatherings. The sublime poetry was highly applauded from every nook and corner. In 19th century, the Europeans who had settled in India stole the fine taste of poetry. Moreover, they enjoyed and made best of their literary activities. So they developed keenness for Urdu poetry as well.