[2] It was first published in January 1901 by Rifah-e-Aam Press in Lahore, present-day Pakistan.

[5] This dictionary is believed to be the most comprehensive work of Urdu lexicon.

These dictionaries contained mostly common words and idioms and had limited extent.

During its compilation, Syed Dehlvi’s health worsened and he got into monetary issues.

It was only completed with the support of the ruler of Deccan, Mir Mehboob Ali Khan.