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Mirza Ghalib

December 27, 1797 · Male
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Mirza Ghalib was a prominent Indian poet who wrote in Urdu and Persian during the final years of the Mughal Empire. He is regarded as one of the most influential poets of the Urdu language, celebrated especially for his ghazals. He lived in Delhi and witnessed the decline of Mughal rule and the events of 1857.

Known for

  • Diwan-e-Ghalib
  • Urdu and Persian ghazals

Trivia & fun facts

  • He held the title of Dabir-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-Daula at the Mughal court.
  • His collected Urdu poetry is known as the Diwan-e-Ghalib.

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