A Comparative Analysis of Compilation of “Bagh o Bahar” by Rashid Hasan Khan and Mirza Hamid Baig

رشیدحسن خان اور مرزا حامد بیگ کے "باغ وبہار"کی تدوین کا تقابلی کا جائزہ

Abstract

The compilation process of Bagh o Bahar began with Mir Amman, who first edited the text himself. Written between 1801 and 1802, Mir Amman completed its compilation in 1804. This tradition of compilation includes notable contributors like Rashid Hasan Khan and Mirza Hamid Baig. Under the guidance of my esteemed mentor,Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz, I have thoroughly studied the works of both compilers and present a comparative analysis. To evaluate the compilations of Rashid Hasan Khan and Mirza Hamid Baig, we must examine their editorial efforts, principles, and outcomes. Both contributions are commendable. Mir Amman adopted specific editorial principles throughout his life and the final stages of compiling Bagh o Bahar. As a renowned and popular tale, Bagh o Bahar holds a pioneering position in Urdu prose. Through their editorial efforts, Rashid Hasan Khan and Mirza Hamid Baig have immortalized this work. A comparative analysis highlights the distinct contributions of both compilers.