ABOUT THE BOOK
Legacy of Berar: From Qazis to Nation Builders
This book documents the rich yet neglected history of Berar, a region once governed by sultans, nizams, and the British. Though the territory no longer exists as an independent entity, its people — The Beraris — remain culturally distinct. Through the lens of her own ancestral lineage of Khatibs and Qazis, the Author presents a compelling narrative of transition: from hereditary office-bearers to pioneering professionals in law, medicine, engineering, and enterprise.
Blending memoir, social history, and biographical sketches, The Beraris offers readers a rare glimpse into a community that adapted to change without losing its identity. It is both a historical record and a personal homage — ideal for readers of regional histories, family chronicles, and stories of transformation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Humera Ahmed has been writing short stories for the last thirty years. Her short stories have been published in various magazines and digital platforms. A collection of her short stories titled ‘Checkmate and Other Stories’ was published in 1994 by Writers Workshop.
An avid traveller and photographer, she has contributed travel articles to various magazines. A travel memoir titled ‘A Year in Himachal – Memories of an Incredible State’ recounting her experiences during her tenure as Chief Postmaster General of Himachal Pradesh was published in 2016.
She ran an e-magazine ‘Ehsas for women’, the core objective of which was empowering women from the underprivileged sections of society by creating awareness and providing a platform for highlighting their success stories.
Her debut novel, ‘The Role Model’, was published during the pandemic.
Another collection of her short stories titled ‘Jehangir and Other Stories’ has been recently published (July 2025).
Her recent novel ‘Jamila’ was released in October.
