Dr.Gohar Naushahi As A Researcher: An Overview

Abstract

The literary and research services of Majlis-e-Taraqi-e-Adab Lahore are very high. Hundreds of books were compiled under the auspices of Majlis-e-Taraqi-e-Adab. Eminent researchers from all over India were given an opportunity to utilize their talents and contribute to the literature. These researchers have certainly painstakingly searched for ancient Urdu manuscripts and books and edited them and presented these books to the readers. Important Urdu books were saved from extinction due to his research efforts. Dr. Gohar Naushahi is one of the renowned researchers of Urdu. His research efforts are very important in the field of Urdu classical literature and literary history. On the platform of Majlis-e-Traqi-e-Adab, he edited rare books in Urdu. From his efforts, it can be inferred that there is a keen eye on the ancient spellings, manuscripts and script of Urdu. His research efforts are a beacon for future researchers.