Former Jamia vice chancellor Mushirul Hasan dies at 69 after prolonged illness

Noted historian and former Jamia Millia Islamia vice chancellor Mushirul Hasan passed away here early Monday after prolonged illness, the university said.

Hasan, who was taken to a private hospital post midnight, breathed his last at 4 am. He was 69.

"He met with a road accident few years ago and was mostly bed-ridden after that. He was also undergoing dialysis for kidney problems," former secretary to Jamia vice chancellor, Zafar Nawaz Hashmi, told PTI.

He added, "Some health complications emerged last night and he was taken to the hospital. He passed away this morning."
Expressing grief, Jamia's officiating vice chancellor Shahid Ashraf said: "Prof Hasan was a very inspiring vice chancellor and focussed on building the infrastructure of the university as well as improving the research abilities of the faculty members."
Condoling the death, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: "Shocked to know about the sad demise of noted scholar and writer Mushir ul Hasan ji. His contribution to Jamia Milla Islamia will always be remembered."
Former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, "His invaluable contribution to South Asian history, his public service and his work in Jamia Millia and the National Archives will be remembered for many years."