4146 - Thanedar Hasan Askari
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description: Thanedar Hasan Askari portrays the remarkable life and integrity of Sayyad Hasan Askari, a police inspector in 1930s Uttar Pradesh. Born into a distinguished family, he excelled in training and later served in Kanpur, where his unwavering principles and courage made him an extraordinary officer. The comic depicts daring episodes—like disguising himself to catch dacoits, challenging colonial superiors by riding into a courtroom, and practicing homeopathy to help those in need—all while remaining incorruptible and widely respected. However, his honesty also kept him from rising in rank, and he retired as a lowly thanedar despite his legendary reputation.    Keywords: Thanedar Hasan Askari, police integrity, Uttar Pradesh, colonial India, dacoits, principle, justice, Amar Chitra Katha Ideal for: Young readers, fans of inspiring true stories, students of Indian colonial history, and lovers of biographies emphasizing moral courage Age: 10 and above Theme: Duty (kartavya), integrity, justice, courage, moral fortitude (sattvic niṣṭhā) Tone: Heroic, uplifting, valorous Book Type: Graphic biography, historical comic Length: Medium : approximately 34 pages.