Maulana Azad National Urdu University
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1998 |
| Chancellor | Firoz Bakht Ahmed[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mohammad Aslam Parvaiz |
| Students | Aprox. 7000 (campus) |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Campus | Urban, 200 acres |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www.manuu.ac.in |
Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a Central University located in the city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. It was named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Minister of Education, a freedom fighter in India's struggle for independence, and a scholar of Islam and Urdu literature.
History
The university was established by an Act of the Parliament in January 1998, with an All India jurisdiction. The university has been awarded "A" Grade by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Chancellor
Firoz Bakht Ahmed was appointed chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University on 17 May 2018.[1]
Memorial lecture
Vice-President Hamid Ansari will deliver the first Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah memorial lecture at Maulana Azad Urdu University.[2]
Facilities
The university is home to the Maulna Azad Library, which was established in 1998.[3] The library subscribes to 27 periodicals in Urdu, 129 in English, nine in Hindi and 40 popular magazines apart from 13 newspapers in Urdu, English, Telugu and Hindi.[3]
References
- 1 2 http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/manuu-gets-new-chancellor/article23918995.ece
- ↑ http://indtoday.com/hamid-ansari-to-visit-hyderabad-on-apr-13/
- 1 2 "Maulana Azad Library". Maulana Azad National Urdu University. Retrieved 2009-04-07.