Abdur Rahman Bijnori

Abdur Rahman Bijnori (10 June 1885 7 November 1918) was an Indian Urdu poet and scholar. He wrote essays and Urdu poetry, including an introductory book to the Diwan-e-Ghalib, titled Mahasin-i-Kalam-i-Ghalib which became one of his prominent writings, and Maqalat-i-Bijnori – a magnum opus book consisting of essays, poems and letters written by him to his parents when he was studying in Europe. Some of his writings include predictions about Turkey's decline and its impact on the Muslim world. He also predicted 20th century's rise of Europe and its influence.

Early life and education He was born in Seohara, a town in the present-day District Bijnor on 10 June 1885 in an aristocratic family.

He was posted at Bijnor and then at Moradabad magistrate before he moved to Quetta, where he died.

Work He spoke various foreign languages such as German, Arabic, Persian, English and Urdu, leading his writings to earn recognition in the Indian subcontinent. His publication Maqalat-i-Bijnori was published when he was studying at Aligarh Muslim University.

Death He died on November 7, 1918, in Central Provinces and Berar, British India (in modern-day Madhya Pradesh, India). He died at young age.