Portrait of Maulana Azad

Maulana Azad books in order

Indian politician and writer

Lived
1888–1958
Country
British Raj
Books
4

Maulana Azad published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Sallies of Mind (1945).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Maulana Azad

Non-fiction in order

  1. Sallies of Mind (1945)

    410 pages

  2. Speeches of Maulana Azad, 1947-1955 (1956)

    331 pages

  3. India Wins Freedom (1959)

    293 pages

  4. Tarjumān Al-Qurʾān (1962)

    338 pages

About Maulana Azad

Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred to as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian writer, activist of the Indian independence movement and statesman. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India's independence, he became the first and the longest serving Minister of Education in the Indian government. His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day across India.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Maulana Azad FAQ

How many books has Maulana Azad written?
Maulana Azad published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Maulana Azad's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sallies of Mind.
What is Maulana Azad's last book?
India Wins Freedom (1959).
What is Maulana Azad's most famous book?
Sallies of Mind (1945) is Maulana Azad's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.