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Maqbool Dar

1943 – 2008

Indian politician

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About Maqbool Dar

Lived 1943 – 2008 (aged 64). Maqbool Dar was an Indian politician.

Mohammad Maqbool Dar (10 November 1943 - 16 April 2008) was an Indian politician, member of parliament and the minister of State of Home Affairs who initially served as the member of legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. He was associated with Indian National Congress JK National Conference and Janata Dal political parties.

Life and background Maqbool was born and raised in Ogjibalan Nowgam village of Anantnag district from where he was elected the member of parliament in eleventh general elections. Maqbool did Master of Arts and Bachelor of Education from University of Kashmir and then moved to Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh where he obtained Bachelor of Laws.

Career Maqbool initially served as member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1986, and he then was elected member of parliament in India's eleventh general elections from 1996 to 1998. During his political career, he served as Minister of Home Affairs from July 1996 until the term ended. He was apprehended several times over political allegations.

Personal life Dar was born to "Mohd Ramzan Dar" and married to "Mahtaba" and "Taja Maqbool". He had five daughters and four sons.

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Who was Maqbool Dar?

Indian politician (1943-2008)

When was Maqbool Dar born?

Maqbool Dar was born on 10 November 1943 in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir (state), Ogjibalan.

When did Maqbool Dar die?

Maqbool Dar died on 16 April 2008 in Soura, Srinagar.

What was Maqbool Dar's occupation?

Maqbool Dar was a politician.

What nationality was Maqbool Dar?

Maqbool Dar was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maqbool Dar

· Wikidata: Q87718211

· DBpedia: Maqbool Dar

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