N. Iqbal Singh

N. Iqbal Singh (28 September 1912-1 January 2001) was an Indian writer, journalist and broadcaster, known for his accounts of Amrita Sher-Gil, Muhammad Iqbal, Buddha, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Early life and education
N. Iqbal Singh was born on 28 September 1912 in Abbottabad, then in British India and later in Pakistan. He completed his education in England and France.

Works
In 1927 Singh published a book on Buddha. In London, he co-founded the magazine Indian Writing and was active with the India League. His book The ardent pilgrim: an introduction to the life and work of Mohammed Iqbal (1957) was initially declined by Allen & Unwin, and then published by Oxford University Press.