Originally presented as author's thesis (Ph. D.). - "Silsilah-yi mat̤būʿāt-i muqtadirah, 480" -- T.p. verso. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-282). - In arab. Schrift, Urdu. - Mit Nebent. in lateinischer Schrift auf der Umschlagrückseite. - Critical study of 20th century Urdu fiction writers with special reference to time period in stories and novels