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مستشرقین بطورِ پرنسپل اورینٹل کالج (علمی و ادبی خدمات)

  • Dr. Aasma Rani/
  • March 03, 2025
Orientalist as Principal Oriental College (Academic and Literary Services)
Keywords
Orientalist, principal, Oriental college, linguistic studies, Asian Language and Literature
Abstract

The role of the Orientalist as the principal of an Oriental college represents a pivotal intersection of academic leadership and cultural scholarship. This paper examines the academic and literary contributions of Orientalists who helmed such institutions, emphasizing their dual function as administrators and scholars. Orientalists, with their profound understanding of Eastern languages, histories, and traditions, played an instrumental role in shaping the curriculum, fostering cross-cultural intellectual exchanges, and promoting the study of classical literature. The paper explores how their academic services extended beyond administrative duties to include significant contributions to linguistic studies, manuscript preservation, and the dissemination of literary works. While their efforts often bridged cultural divides, their work also reflected the colonial contexts of their time, raising questions about the interplay of power, knowledge, and representation in their endeavors. Through a critical analysis of their tenure, this study highlights the Orientalists' lasting impact on the academic and literary landscapes of their respective eras, offering insights into the legacy and complexities of their contributions.

References

(۱)     صفیہ بانو، انجمن پنجاب تاریخ و خدمات،(کراچی: کفایت اکیڈمی،1987ء)، 151۔

(۲)    ابو سلمان شاہجہا نپوری  ،"برصغیر پاک  و ہند کے علمی، ادبی اور تعلیمی ادارے"،مجلہ: علم و آگاہی کا خصوصی شمارہ، (کراچی:گورنمنٹ نیشنل کالج، 74۔1973ء)،  85۔

(۳)    جے۔ایف۔ بروس، ہسٹری آف دی  یونیورسٹی آف دی پنجاب،(لاہور، 1933ء)، 11۔

(4) https://pu.edu.pk/home/department/34/University-Oriental-College

(۵)    ڈاكٹر غلام حسین ، تاریخ اورینٹل کالج،(لاہور: جدید اردو ٹائپ پریس، 1962ء)،  37۔

(۶)    ایضاً،  46۔

(۷)    ایضاً،ضمیمہ۔

(8) https://ur.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AA%DA%BE%D8%A7%D 9%85%D8%B3_%D9%88%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B1_%D8%A2%D8%B1%D9%86%D9%84%DA%88

(9)    ڈاكٹرغلام حسین ،تاریخ اورینٹل کالج، 149۔

(10)   ایضاً،  153۔

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Rani, D. A. (2026). مستشرقین بطورِ پرنسپل اورینٹل کالج (علمی و ادبی خدمات). ORIENTAL COLLEGE MAGAZINE, 100(4), 23–30. https://ocm.pu.edu.pk/website/journal/article/69784bbabb75a/page

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Dr. Aasma Rani

        
        Associate Professor of Urdu
    

    
Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur

    
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