Sir Sultan Ahmed
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Sir Syed Sultan Ahmed KCSI
(1880–1963, Patna
, Bihar
, India)
was an Indian Barrister & Politician. He had a very successful practice as a barrister having victories over Motilal Nehru
, Tej Bahadur Sapru and Sarat Chandra Bose
. Sultan Ahmed was related to Sir Ali Imam and Syed Hasan Imam
and like them was a Bihari Shia.
While he was the Vice-Chancellor of Patna University (1923–30) he was included as a delegate, from British India, to the Round Table Conference (1930–31) in London.
He was Member of Bihar Legislative Council in 1937 but resigned on the ground of not getting enough time for politics.
He joined the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1941–43) and was made the Member for Information and Broadcasting. Later he was also Advisor to the Chamber of Princes (1945–47) in India. He had refused a cabinet position in Pakistan offered by M.A. Jinnah stating that he could not leave India as it contained the graves of his forefathers. Sir Sultan Ahmed had previously also refused the Nizam of Hyderabad's offer of being his chief minister as his father who was himself a lawyer reminded him of the bad experiences of his relative Sir Ali Imam had in that role.
After Indian Independence, Sir Sultan turned to his law practice. In 1950 he became the President of the All India Shia Conference.
Sir Sultan’s grandson, Syed Tanvirul Hasan’s ‘Freedom and Partition and Seasons Changed’ records the ‘Life and Times of Sir Sultan Ahmed’.
Sir Sultan edited the most popular book on Muslim Law "Mohammedan Law" for several years.
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
(1880–1963, Patna
Patna
Paṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
, India)
was an Indian Barrister & Politician. He had a very successful practice as a barrister having victories over Motilal Nehru
Motilal Nehru
Motilal Nehru was an early Indian independence activist and leader of the Indian National Congress, who remained Congress President twice, and...
, Tej Bahadur Sapru and Sarat Chandra Bose
Sarat Chandra Bose
Sarat Chandra Bose was a barrister and Indian freedom fighter. He was the elder brother of Subhash Chandra Bose.-Early life:His forefathers had served the Afghan rulers of pre-Mughal Bengal with great distinction....
. Sultan Ahmed was related to Sir Ali Imam and Syed Hasan Imam
Syed Hasan Imam
Syed Hasan Imam born in year 1871, was an Indian politician who served as the President of the Indian National Congress.He was the fourth Muslim to become the President of Indian National Congress. One of his ancestors was the private tutor to Aurangzeb. Hasan Imam's father was a professor of...
and like them was a Bihari Shia.
While he was the Vice-Chancellor of Patna University (1923–30) he was included as a delegate, from British India, to the Round Table Conference (1930–31) in London.
He was Member of Bihar Legislative Council in 1937 but resigned on the ground of not getting enough time for politics.
He joined the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1941–43) and was made the Member for Information and Broadcasting. Later he was also Advisor to the Chamber of Princes (1945–47) in India. He had refused a cabinet position in Pakistan offered by M.A. Jinnah stating that he could not leave India as it contained the graves of his forefathers. Sir Sultan Ahmed had previously also refused the Nizam of Hyderabad's offer of being his chief minister as his father who was himself a lawyer reminded him of the bad experiences of his relative Sir Ali Imam had in that role.
After Indian Independence, Sir Sultan turned to his law practice. In 1950 he became the President of the All India Shia Conference.
Sir Sultan’s grandson, Syed Tanvirul Hasan’s ‘Freedom and Partition and Seasons Changed’ records the ‘Life and Times of Sir Sultan Ahmed’.
Sir Sultan edited the most popular book on Muslim Law "Mohammedan Law" for several years.