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Syad Muhammad Latif
Historian

Syad Muhammad Latif

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Writing histories of Punjab, Lahore and Agra.

History of the Panjáb · Lahore

Born
1851
Birthplace
Lahore
Died
1902

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Syad Muhammad Latif

Syad Muhammad Latif was a Punjabi historian and judicial official who wrote in Urdu and English.

Early life

Education

Was born in Lahore into an educated family and studied at Calcutta University.

Career

  1. Early service

    Punjab Chief Court

    Worked as a translator and reader.

  2. 1880

    Hoshiarpur

    Became assistant commissioner.

  3. 1890s

    Historical writing

    Published major studies of regional history and architecture.

Selected work

History of the Panjáb

Surveyed Punjab’s past.

Lahore

Documented the city’s history and architectural remains.

Agra, Historical & Descriptive

Studied Agra and Akbar’s court.

Beyond work

Family

Married a niece of Syed Ahmed Khan in 1875.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

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