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Qamar Taskin’s Historical Novel Writing

Abstract

 The Urdu novel emerged under the influence of English literature and gradually developed into various forms, among which the historical novel holds a significant place. Qamar Taskeen is regarded as an important historical novelist in the tradition of Urdu fiction. This article critically examines the intellectual and artistic dimensions of his historical novels. It particularly focuses on his Islamic historical novels including Zainab, Turk Mard-e-Maidan, Jahan Ara, Shamsheer-e-Islam, Sher-e-Misr, Muhammad Ali Pasha, Ghulam Badshah, and Mujahideen-ul-Jazair. The study explores his narrative technique, characterization, historical consciousness, portrayal of Islamic heroes, and artistic presentation of historical events. It also highlights how Qamar Taskeen combines history with fiction to create a meaningful literary experience for readers. Through this analysis, an attempt has been made to determine his literary status and contribution to the tradition of Urdu historical novel writing.

      References in Roman Script:

1. Qamar Taskin, Turk Mard-e-Maidan, Lahore, Maktaba al-Quraish, August 1987, p. 54
2. Qamar Taskin, Shamsheer-e-Islam, Lahore, Maktaba al-Quraish, 1987, p. 75
3. Ibid., p. 135
4. Qamar Taskin, Ghulam Badshah, Lahore, Rabia Book House, s.n., p. 268
5. Qamar Taskin, Mujahideen Algeria, Lahore, Niazi Publishers, s.n., p. 128
6. Qamar Taskin, Ghulam Badshah, Lahore, Rabia Book House, s.n., pp. 17–18
7. Qamar Taskin, Shamsheer-e-Islam, Lahore, Maktaba al-Quraish, 1987, p. 71