Ahmaq Phaphoondvi

Ahmaq Phaphoondvi
احمق پھپھوندوی
Born
Mohammad Mustafa Khan

(1895-04-26)April 26, 1895
Died(1957-08-08)August 8, 1957
Other namesAhmaq, Maddah
Known forResistance to the British Government, Linguist, Satirical-Poetry
Political partyIndian National Congress
MovementIndian Independence Movement
ChildrenKhalid Ahmad

Ahmaq Phaphoondvi (1895-1957) was the alias of Mohammad Mustafa Khan, an Indian Urdu poet, linguist, and freedom fighter. He is known for his contributions to literature, especially his satirical ghazals targeting the British Government of India. Phaphoondvi spent many years in the Aligarh jail for his active participation in the struggle for independence, including the Swaraj Movement and his association with the Indian National Congress.