Delhi Urdu Akhbar published from Delhi, India in 1837 AD was the first Urdu language daily newspaper.[1] Moulvi Muhammad Baqir was its first editor.[2]

Delhi Urdu Akhbar
1837
Founder(s)Moulvi Muhammad Baqir
EditorMoulvi Muhammad Baqir
Founded1837 (1837)
LanguageUrdu
HeadquartersDelhi, British India
CityDelhi
CountryBritish India

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Rekhta Books

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  1. ^ Pernau, Margrit (2003). "The Delhi Urdu Akhbar: Between Persian akhrabat and English Newspapers" (PDF). Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia. 1: 1–2.
  2. ^ Dabas, Maninder (2017-12-02). "Maulana Baqir Was First Journalist To Sacrifice His Life During 1857 Revolt, Here's His Story". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2019-07-20.