Dastan-e-Amir Hamza, also known as the Hamzanama, is a legendary epic of Urdu literature that narrates the adventurous exploits of Amir Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Rich with elements of magic, battles, trickery, and romance, this timeless tale was popularized during the 18th and 19th centuries through oral storytelling traditions before being compiled into an enormous 46-volume collection.
Dastan-e-Amir Hamza has endured as a cornerstone of Urdu literary heritage, available in various forms to this day. For younger readers, Maqbool Jahangir has produced simplified versions, while the celebrated scholar Shamsur Rahman Faruqi has provided a deep scholarly study of its cultural and literary importance. With its epic scope and imaginative world, Dastan-e-Amir Hamza continues to fascinate generations of readers across its category.
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