Maulana Qazi Athar Mubarakpuri (1916–1996) at Mubarakpur, Azamgarh U.P. India, he has written many articles and books on the history of the early Muslims in India and the Arab world he was presented the highest literary award for the Arabic language in India and has been awarded many awards from the Arab world as well his works are both in Arabic and Urdu language. He was also an active member of the congress before and after the independence on India. He has also written book on the well known personalities of Mubarakpur known as Uluma-e-Tazkera Mubarakpur.