Pen Name : 'Rabbani'
Real Name : Khwaja Ghulamussyedain Rabbani
Born : 20 May 1956 | Akola, Maharashtra
Khwaja Ghulamussyedain Rabbani is a renowned writer, poet, and critic from Nagpur. He is an expert in Arabic and Persian epigraphy and has served as the Director of the Archaeological Survey of India. He has authored 41 books on subjects such as history, epigraphy, Islamic architecture, and literary criticism. Khawaja Rabani is also a Tagore Research Scholar and has been involved in the documentation project related to the calligraphy specimens at the Rampur Raza Library.
In the realm of poetry, Khwaja Rabani is known for his distinctive style, representing a new tone and voice. His poems reflect a modern sensibility and a contemporary outlook. His ghazals are enriched with fresh linguistic expressions, and his poems exhibit a glimpse of innovative styles. His poetic expression carries a refined shade of rebellion and protest, which reflects his deep contemplation of contemporary issues.
Khwaja Rabani has created both structured and free verse poetry, and his prose works include “Achalpur: Taareekh Aur Saqaafat” and “Akbar Ke Ahad Me Farsi Taareekh-Navisi”. His first poetry collection is awaiting publication. Fundamentally, Khawaja Rabani is a creator and artist, whose works are characterized by innovation and modernism as a core aspect of his nature