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Mirza Ahmad Jamil

1921 – 2014

Pakistani calligrapher

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About Mirza Ahmad Jamil

Lived 1921 – 2014 (aged 92). Mirza Ahmad Jamil was a Pakistani and Indian calligrapher, known for Noori Nastaleeq.

Ahmed Mirza Jamil (; 21 February 192117 February 2014) was a Pakistani calligrapher best known for creation of Noori Nastaliq style of Nastaliq, which was first created as a digital typeface (font, Noori Nastaliq) in 1981.

Awards and recognition Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award by the Pakistani government (1982) for his 'Invention of National Importance'. Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa degree awarded by the University of Karachi in recognition of his achievement.

Books He also wrote a book, 'Revolution in Pakistani Composing' in which he describes the history of his achievement. This is a direct quote from his above book, "In future, Urdu authors will be able to compose their books like the authors of the languages of Roman script. Now, the day a manuscript is ready is the day the publication is ready for printing."

Death Ahmed Mirza Jamil died on 17 February 2014 at age 92 in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Noori Nastaleeq
Awards
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz; University of Karachi
Also known as
Ahmad Mirza Jamil

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Mirza Ahmad Jamil's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mirza Ahmad Jamil?

Pakistani calligrapher

When was Mirza Ahmad Jamil born?

Mirza Ahmad Jamil was born on 21 February 1921 in Delhi.

When did Mirza Ahmad Jamil die?

Mirza Ahmad Jamil died on 17 February 2014.

What was Mirza Ahmad Jamil's occupation?

Mirza Ahmad Jamil was a calligrapher.

What was Mirza Ahmad Jamil known for?

Mirza Ahmad Jamil was known for Noori Nastaleeq.

What nationality was Mirza Ahmad Jamil?

Mirza Ahmad Jamil was Pakistani and Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mirza Ahmad Jamil

· Wikidata: Q15905488

· DBpedia: Ahmed Mirza Jamil

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