Ahmad Ali facts for kids

Ahmad Ali (born in 1910, died in 1995) was a well-known author, translator, and diplomat from Pakistan. He wrote many novels, short stories, and poems. He wrote in both Urdu (which is Pakistan's national language) and in English.

Early Life and Education

Ahmad Ali was born in Delhi, which was part of British India at the time. After Pakistan became an independent country in 1947, he moved there. He studied at different universities, including Aligarh Muslim University and the University of Lucknow. He also taught at several universities, like the University of Allahabad and the University of Calcutta.

His Writings

Ahmad Ali is famous for his books. In 1932, he helped write a collection of short stories called Angaray (meaning 'Coals'). He wrote this with other writers who wanted to share new ideas.

His most famous novel is Twilight in Delhi, which came out in 1940. This book tells a story about life in Delhi. He also wrote other novels like Ocean of Night (1962) and Rats and Diplomats (1984).

Ahmad Ali also wrote poetry, such as Purple Gold Mountain (1960). He wrote collections of short stories, including The Prison-House (1985). Besides his own works, he translated parts of the Quran from Arabic into English. He also translated poems by early Urdu poets, like Mirza Ghalib.

Diplomatic Career

During the 1950s and 1960s, Ahmad Ali worked as a diplomat for Pakistan. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He worked at Pakistani embassies in places like Moscow (Russia), Morocco, and China.

Later Life

Ahmad Ali did not write as much after 1977, when a new military government took power in Pakistan. By the late 1980s, he was an old and sick man. He passed away in 1995.