Nawab Ahsanullah's literary pursuits!

He does not need any introduction. Khwaja Ahsanullah — the iconic Nawab during the British Raj, after whom the popular Dhaka tourist spot Ahsan Manzil is named — is still revered for his influence and philanthropic activities.
But did you know that he was a man of literature as well?
He was a poet who wrote under the pen name Shaheen. He even brought out a book — a compilation of four Persian ghazals, 30 Urdu ghazals, etc.
Moreover, with his help, an Urdu weekly was published. The Nawab created a manuscript on the history of his dynasty, and some parts of it were printed in that weekly publication.
Shaheen was a man of music as well, and played violin, sitar, and the piano!
Source: Dhaka- Smriti Bismritir Nagari (Volume-1) by Muntassir Mamoon
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