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Ali ibn Abi Talib (/ˈɑːli, ɑːˈliː/;Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب, translit. ʿAlī bin Abī Ṭālib, Arabic pronunciation: [ʕaliː bɪn ʔabiː t̪ˤaːlɪb]; 13 Rajab, 21 BH – 21 Ramadan, 40 AH; 15 September 601 – 29 January 661) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, ruling over the Islamic caliphate from 656 to 661.
Born to Abu Talib and Fatima bint Asad, Ali was the only person born in the sacred sanctuary of the Kaaba in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam, as many sources, especially Shia ones say. Ali was the first young male who accepted Islam. After migrating to Medina, he married Muhammad's daughter Fatimah. Ali took part in the early caravan raids from Mecca and later in almost all the battles fought by the nascent Muslim community. He was appointed caliph by Muhammad's Companions (Sahaba) in 656, after caliph Uthman ibn Affan was assassinated. Ali's reign saw civil unrest and in 661, he was attacked and assassinated by a Kharijite while praying in the Great Mosque of Kufa, dying two days later.
Wajid Ali Shah (Urdu: واجد علی شاہ) (b. 30 July 1822 – d. 1 September 1887) was the fifth King of Oudh, holding the position from 13 February 1847 to 11 February 1856.
He was the tenth and last Nawab of the state of Awadh in present day Uttar Pradesh in India. He ascended the throne of Awadh in 1847 and ruled for nine years. His kingdom, long protected by the British under treaty, was eventually annexed bloodlessly on 11 February 1856, 2 days before the ninth anniversary of his coronation. The Nawab was exiled to Garden Reach in Metiabruz, then a suburb of Kolkata, where he lived out the rest of his life off a generous pension. He was a poet, playwright, dancer and great patron of the arts. He is widely credited with the revival of Kathak as a major form of classical Indian dance.
Wajid Ali Shah succeeded to the throne of Awadh when its glory days were at its peak and passing. The British had annexed much of the kingdom under the treaty of 1801, and had impoverished Awadh by imposing a hugely expensive, British-run army and repeated demands for loans. The independence of Awadh in name was tolerated by the British only because they still needed a buffer state between their presence in the East and South, and the remnants of the Mughal Empire to the North.
The Nawab of Awadh or the Nawab of Oudh (IPA: /ˈaʊd/) was the title of the rulers who governed the state of Oudh or Awadh in India during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Nawabs of Awadh belonged to a dynasty of Qara-Qoyunlu origin from Nishapur. In 1724, Nawab Sa'adat Khan established the Oudh State.
As the Mughal Empire declined, the emperors lost their power and became puppets and prisoners of their new overlords. Awadh thus grew stronger and more independent. The capital city at the time was Faizabad.
All of these rulers used the title of Nawab.
Wajid Ali Shah-Shatranj Ke Khilari
Wajid Ali Shah
THE MAUSOLEUM OF NAWAB WAJID ALI SHAH, THE LAST NAWAB OF AWADH:
उर्दू स्टूडियो : Wajid Ali Shah : Himanshu Bajpai with Manish Gupta in Urdu Studio
Wajid Ali Shah Akhtar شعر و نغمه Jafri Archives
#JLF 2016: Wajid Ali Shah
RELIEF OF LUCKNOW (Indian Mutiny) - [A mute film from The Tornos Studio's Collection]
Nafs Ko Lamba Aur Mota Karne Wala Nawab Wajid Ali Wala Tilla Urdu Hindi
Rashmi Agarwal : Babul Mora : Wajid Ali Shah : Mo Verjee Archives®
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah-A Culture
Actors: Leela Mishra (actress), Veena (actress), Farida Jalal (actress), Tom Alter (actor), Agha (actor), Farooq Shaikh (actor), Shabana Azmi (actress), David Abraham (actor), Saeed Jaffrey (actor), Richard Attenborough (actor), Amjad Khan (actor), Amitabh Bachchan (actor), Sanjeev Kumar (actor), Victor Banerjee (actor), Satyajit Ray (writer),
Plot: Wazed Ali Shah is the ruler of one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British, intent on controlling this rich country, have sent general Outram on a secret mission to clear the way for an annexation. While pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political manoeuvres, Ali Shah composes poems and listens to music, secluded in his palace. The court is of no help, as exemplified by nobles Mir and Mirza, who, ignoring the situation of their country and all their duties towards their families, spend their days playing endless parties of chess.
Keywords: 1850s, 19th-century, animated-sequence, annexation, aristocracy, aristocrat, army, british-army, british-colonial, cherryWajid Ali Shah confronts his courtiers regarding their administration, Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977)
Wajid Ali Shah was the fifth King of Oudh, holding the position from 13 February 1847 to 11 February 1856. He was the tenth and last Nawab of the state of Awadh in present day Uttar Pradesh in India. He ascended the throne of Awadh in 1847 and ruled for nine years. His kingdom, long protected by the British under treaty, was eventually annexed bloodlessly on 11 February 1856, 2 days before the ninth anniversary of his coronation. The Nawab was exiled to Garden Reach in Metiabruz, then a suburb of Kolkata, where he lived out the rest of his life off a generous pension. He was a poet, playwright, dancer and great patron of the arts. He is widely credited with the revival of Kathak as a major form of classical Indian dance. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text a...
If you are fond of Biryani of Kolkata, you owe it to the last ruler of ‘Awadh’, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, who spent the last thirty one long years of his life right here in Kolkata after his exile by the British in 1856. The place is Metiabruz, a name which might have arrived from the word ‘Matia Burj’ meaning ‘mud fort’. This is the place in Kolkata which the Nawab made his new home. The Nawab also imported a small piece of Lukhnow here in Kolkata, the culture, the style, the manners, the poetry, the dresses, the cuisine, probably everything. He continued with the life of luxury and aristocracy typical to a Nawab with the money given by the British. He was a great patron of Hindusthani classical music and dance and also spent great deal of time on lighter entertainments like, kite flying, pi...
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Rosie Llewellyn-Jones introduced by William Dalrymple
This documentary is from the collection of The Tornos Studio. We have many rare and interesting documentaries and films in our collection for private viewing. CREDITS FOR THIS VIDEO: The Arts and Humanities Research Council, British Film Institute, The Imperial War Museum and the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum. (UK) CONTEXT: The Relief of Lucknow was produced by the Edison Company for the British market. Around 1911, Edison began to make films on specifically European themes to increase sales in Britain. The company also started sending actors and personnel to shoot films in outdoor locations, away from its New Jersey studio (Musser 1995, 49). Serle J. Dawley, director of The Relief, led several of these trips. In the year that he directed The Relief, Dawley shot The Charge of ...
Nafs Ko Lamba Aur Mota Karne Wala Nawab Wajid Ali Wala Tilla Urdu Hindi
GHAZAL: Babul Mora ARTISTE: Rashmi Agarwal POET: Wajid Ali Shah TABLAS: Shanti Goshalram HARMONIUM: Badru Khan EVENT : Tribute To K. L. Saigal : 106th. Birth Anniversary DATE: 04th. April, 2010 LOCATION: India International Centre, New Delhi SOURCE: Mo Verjee Archives©
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A short Documentary on Sibtainabad Imambada in Kolkata, The resting place of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
Interview with Ex- Minister Wajid Ali Khan ANP
This talk by Dr.Rosie Llewellyn Jones is on Wajid Ali Shah and was delivered at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) - 2016. It is based on her research for her book, The Last King of India - Wajid Ali Shah and is a narrative on the life of the King of Oudh (Awadh), that brings out his character from his birth till his death. Of course many might not agree with Rosie's impressions, but then the writer needs to be appreciated for her openness and transparent views and also the balancing act between the Indian and the British perspectives, her in-depth research, that she has so very effectively done for her book on the King of Oudh. We are sure, viewers will enjoy listening and watching this. The Tornos Studio has a lot many books on the subject, including this one. Guests are welcome to r...
One of the important events of Indian history is the Revolt of 1857. Although the British East India Company had established a presence in India as far back as 1612, and earlier administered the factory areas established for trading purposes Story of the Sepoy Mutiny is that the introduction of a new greased cartridge for the Enfield rifle provoked much of the trouble. Leader -Hazrat Mahal, the Begum of Awadh. The state of Oudh/Awadh had been annexed by the British East India Company and the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was exiled to Calcutta the year before the rebellion broke out Leader -Hazrat Mahal, the Begum of Awadh. The state of Oudh/Awadh had been annexed by the British East India Company and the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was exiled to Calcutta the year before the rebellion broke out Revo...
Shatranj Ke Khilari (Hindi: शतरंज के खिलाड़ी; The Chess Players) is a 1977 Indian film by Bengali director Satyajit Ray, based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Amjad Khan plays the role of Wajid Ali Shah, King of Awadh, and Richard Attenborough plays the role of General James Outram. The film also features the actors Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi, David Abraham and Tom Alter. Source:Wikipedia IMDb Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076696/ Official Link http://www.satyajitray.org/films/shatran.htm
Suno Kahani - Shatranj ke Khiladi Shatranj ke khiladi – one of the most celebrated short stories of Munshi Premchand. The story is about the decadent royalty of Awadh then ruled by Wajid Ali Shah. Wajid Ali Shah was a great patron of art and music. Kathak revived under his patronage. He was also a poet and penned the popular Babul Mora Naihar Chooto. He Jaye during his imprisonment. The story – Shatranj Ke Khiladi - is set against the backdrop of British annexation of Awadh that would set the trigger for India’s first war of Independence in 1857. The story revolves around two nawabs whose love for the the game of chess drowns out their duty for their King when British troops came knocking at the doors of Awadh. Far from sensing the danger the two nawabs busied themselves playing chess as L...
Cityscapes' is a six part series on six cities of India representing the diverse nature and histories of cities in India. 'Lucknow' is a journey into the heart of a city that owes its rich culture to the Nawabs who were patrons of the arts. Attempts by the British to change this identity failed despite the exile of Wajid Ali Shah. The musical traditions and the dance forms continue to make their presence felt on the cultural fabric of India. The film provides a unique experience of Lucknow- a taste of the delectable dumpukht and tunda kebab, dialogue with Nawab Jaffar Mir Abdullah, descendant of the lineage of Asaf-ud-Daula and Wajid Ali Shah, the intricate Chikan work, classical music and dance, and much more. The city still shares a strong bond with the past.
Watch Khabarnaak 02 July 2016 - خبرناک - Qaim Ali Shah Dummy - Geo News Watch Khabarnaak, a comedy , satire talk show in which host Naeem Bukhari along with other show cast including Honey Albela, Saleem Albela, Agha Majid, Wajid Khan, Rubi Anum nd Professor Baaghi discusses political situation of Pakistan as well as social issues going around us .
Influenced by the culture of the nineteenth century,a short-story was written by Munshi Premchand in 1924.Set around the life of the last independently ruling Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the story takes place in the colorful, cultivated Lucknow of Nawabs and the play depicts decadent royalty of Central North India. © 2015 Mandi Theatre Group, All Rights Reserved
Watch Khabarnaak , 17 January 2016 show as host Naeem Bokhari is joined by CM Sindh Qaim Ali Shah. Watch Khabarnaak, a comedy , satire talk show in which host Naeem Bukhari along with other show cast including Honey Albela, Saleem Albela, Agha Majid, Wajid Khan, Rubi Anum nd Professor Baaghi discusses political situation of Pakistan as well as social issues going around us .
Music and Dance from the Courts of Northern India (1/19/2012). Thumri, a light vocal classical music genre is said to have evolved in North India in the mid-19th century court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow to accompany the kathak dance form, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India. This program presented by Pandit Rai and Sinha evokes the court ambience of 19th-century and early 20th-century India with a fully choreographed performance of dance, music, and storytelling, depicting the close interaction between these two major art forms. About the artists: Dhanashree Pandit Rai is one of the leading exponents of the thumri form of music. A graduate of Hindustani Classical Music from the University of Bombay, and visiting faculty at SNDT University, Mumbai, she trained...