Dr.Jamil Jalbi is a well known historiographer critic, linguist, translator and editor. He has written history of Urdu literature in four volumes. These volumes have got immense praise from literary critics. Jamil Jalbi has compiled very first musnavi of Urdu (kadam rao padam rao). His translations of western poets and literary critics were warmly welcomed in literary circles of Urdu. He has also worked for Urdu language and compiled dictionaries as well. Jamil Jalbi has established himself as a great critic. His critical views have an impact on Urdu literature. His critical approach has made his work of history more reliable and interesting. This article is an effort to analyze his critical thought and style.