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Travelogues of Turkiye in Urdu: Analysis and Index
No full textAs a literary genre travelogue is related to many branches of science. Although it is written from the perspective of its author, a travelogue certainly contains information in many fields from history to literature, daily life to cultural life, and politics to education. The tradition of writing travelogues in the Urdu language started with Yousuf Khan Kambalpush's Ajaibat-e Frang (1837). Travelogue writing has gained importance with the increase in travel to Europe and Islamic countries, due to various factors. Türkiye, undoubtedly, has a very important place in travelogues written in the Urdu language. Urdu travelogue of Türkiye, which was first written by Nawab Umar Ali Khan in 1885 under the name of “Aina-e Frang” was followed by some very important travelogues such as “Safarnam-e Rom u Misr u Sham” by Shibli Naumani, “Maqam-e Khilafat” by Shaikh Abdulqadir, “Bilad-e Islamiyya” by Abdurrahman Amritsari, “Safarnama-e Qustantiniya” by Hameedulah Khan Sarbuland Jang, “Duniya Aik Aurat ke Nazar main” by Akhtar Hamdiyya Bagum Sarbuland Jang, “Safarnama-e Europe” by Munshi Mahboob Alam, “Sair-e Europe” by Nazli Rafia Sultan, “Sayahat-e Sultani” by Shah Banoo. More than a hundred travelogues of Türkiye have been written in Urdu from 1885 till the present. In this article, the travelogues on Türkiye written in the Urdu language will be examined and a bibliography of 100 Türkiye travelogues in Urdu will be listed</p
Travelogues of Turkiye in Urdu: Analysis and Index
No full textAs a literary genre travelogue is related to many branches of science. Although it is written from the perspective of its author, a travelogue certainly contains information in many fields from history to literature, daily life to cultural life, and politics to education. The tradition of writing travelogues in the Urdu language started with Yousuf Khan Kambalpush's Ajaibat-e Frang (1837). Travelogue writing has gained importance with the increase in travel to Europe and Islamic countries, due to various factors. Türkiye, undoubtedly, has a very important place in travelogues written in the Urdu language. Urdu travelogue of Türkiye, which was first written by Nawab Umar Ali Khan in 1885 under the name of “Aina-e Frang” was followed by some very important travelogues such as “Safarnam-e Rom u Misr u Sham” by Shibli Naumani, “Maqam-e Khilafat” by Shaikh Abdulqadir, “Bilad-e Islamiyya” by Abdurrahman Amritsari, “Safarnama-e Qustantiniya” by Hameedulah Khan Sarbuland Jang, “Duniya Aik Aurat ke Nazar main” by Akhtar Hamdiyya Bagum Sarbuland Jang, “Safarnama-e Europe” by Munshi Mahboob Alam, “Sair-e Europe” by Nazli Rafia Sultan, “Sayahat-e Sultani” by Shah Banoo. More than a hundred travelogues of Türkiye have been written in Urdu from 1885 till the present. In this article, the travelogues on Türkiye written in the Urdu language will be examined and a bibliography of 100 Türkiye travelogues in Urdu will be liste
Urdu Travelogues about Türkiye and the Turks During the Reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II.
No full textThe travelogues written in Urdu by travellers from the Indian subcontinent during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II offer valuable insights into the Ottoman Empire and Istanbul. These travelogues encompass detailed observations of the historical, cultural, social, and political aspects of Istanbul, Ottoman society, and the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II. Commencing in the late nineteenth century, these travelogues evolved into a substantial repository for comprehending the social fabric, cultural values, and prominent figures of the era. The travellers' motivations for visiting the Ottoman lands were diverse, encompassing the fostering of coordination among Islamic countries, the opportunity to visit Istanbul, and the close study of Ottoman society. Among these figures, Nawab Omar Khan, Shibli Nomani, Molavi Abdurrahman Amritsari, Munshi Mahbub Alam, Shaikh Abdulqadir, and Nazli Rafia are particularly noteworthy. These individuals meticulously documented their observations of Ottoman social structures, educational systems, daily life, traditions, cultural values, and significant political figures. These travelogues provide a comprehensive portrayal of Ottoman society and present both positive and negative impressions of the period. They serve as invaluable sources for studying the cultural and social structure of the period and provide essential insights into the nature of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II. The travelogues make an important contribution to our understanding of the historical and social contexts of the late Ottoman period. 
