Dr. Zakir Husain

Author: M Mujeeb
Publisher: National Book Trust
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 248
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788123720111

Description

This book, scholar educationist philanthropist and president of India from 1967-69 epitomised and era marked by sacrifice, diligence and devotion to high principles.

With him it was the inspiration for secularism by which he endeared himself to men of different religious communities. A patriotic Indian Muslim he helped in laying the foundations of the secular and democratic republic of India.

Contents

Preface

1. Family Background and Early Years
2. Years of Apprenticeship
3. Building up the Jamia Millia Islamia
4. Ideas and Ideals of Education
5. The Adventure of Basic Education
6. Towards Catastrophe
7. New Wine in An Old Bottle
8. An Interlude
9. Building the Image of the Motherland