THE MODERNITY IN COLONIAL INDIA: A CASE STUDY OF AKBAR ALLAHABADI’S POETRY

Akbar Allahabadi is a poet in the Urdu poetic tradition who, through his creative consciousness, revealed inner layers of colonialism. The environment which Akbar's poetry thrives colonial India, where he and other political social leaders time are loyal to British government. historical context presents its meaning scenario beginning nineteenth century India when it was flux for Muslim community. After Revolt 1857, Muslims, particular, had been subject attack by rulers. Many were forced abandon Delhi others not allowed enter city. In wake this crisis, community adopted two opposing ideologies. While one group staunchly hostile towards British, saw benefit collaborating with benefactors. latter—called supporters ‘new light’—believed adopting culture as modern. This bothered satirist (1846–1921), lamented loss that would come imitation way life. He took trusted weapon—satirical poetry—to critique trend. post-1857 era peace reform end First World War. Although concept history very clear poetry, external conditions influenced temperament cannot be understood without being detached from history. interprets cultural age consciousness. article seeks study Akbar’s Postcolonial perspective