Mirza Ghalib
person Biography
Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, widely known by his pen names Ghalib and Asad, was a preeminent Indian poet who wrote in Urdu and Persian during the twilight of the Mughal Empire. Renowned for his profound philosophical depth, emotional resilience, and absolute mastery of the ghazal form, he is considered one of the greatest poets of the Urdu language. Ghalib lived through a highly transitional era, witnessing the decline of the Mughal dynasty and the establishment of British colonial rule in India, experiences that deeply influenced his poetry and extensive correspondence.
library_books Notable Works
Diwan-e-Ghalib (His definitive collection of Urdu ghazals) Urdu-e-Mu'alla (A renowned collection of his letters) Oud-e-Hindi (Another prominent collection of his Urdu letters) Dastanbuy (A diary detailing the Indian Rebellion of 1857
info Details
- Born
- 27 December 1797
- Passed
- 15 February 1869
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Era
- Late Mughal Era
- Born In
- Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Total Works
- 1
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