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Mirza Ghalib Biography:

One of the best-known Urdu poets of all times, Mirza Ghalib is a name that is synonymous with Urdu poetry. Born Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, He was a pen name he adopted. It is like a pseudonym that most poets and writers adopt in the literary world. The life history of Ghalib is truly interesting and Ghalib’s biography indeed makes a good read. He was born in 1796 in Agra, India, which was ruled by the Mughal Empire at the time. His Father was named Mirza Abdullah Beg Khan, and his uncle was Mirza Nasrullah Beg Khan.

His father was an important noble in the Mughal court. Sadly, when he was just 5 years old, both his parents passed away, and he went to live with his uncle. After four years, his uncle also passed away.Not much is known about his education and it has always confused scholars, as there are no written records of his formal education and early life. However, it is said that his friends were some of the most respected and intelligent people of Delhi. To know more about Ghalib, continue to read this insightful biography on him.

Ghalib Personal life:

It is said that he had a weakness for drinking and gambling. These two vices were something that he was truly fond of in his lifetime. Though gambling was considered an offence at that time, he never seemed to have bothered about it. He himself said that he was not a strict Muslim in the true sense of the term.

 He also had a scandalous affair with a courtesan who was a fan of his poetry. In fact, one can find a record of an FIR filed against Ghalib in a police station in Delhi regarding his affair with the woman. He never strived for earning a decent livelihood and led his life on the generosity of his friends or state sponsorship. Though no one gave him due importance then, fame came much later. Today, he is the most written about poet and the most read poet in Urdu. On February 15th 1869, this great poet breathed his last.

He started composing poetry in Agra. He got married to the daughter of Nawab Ilahi Baksh ‘Maaroof’ and moved to Delhi, India. In Delhi, he focused all his attention on poetry and became really good at writing in Persian. To avoid being called “uneducated,” he made up a story that he had an Iranian teacher named Abdul Samad who lived with him for two years to teach him Persian. He took great pride in his Persian poetry, but he is more famous for his Urdu prose and poetry.

Later Life:

He always lived his life lacking money. After 1857 the support from the Royal durbar stopped. The pension from the British Government was stopped because he was suspected of supporting the rebels. He even travelled to Calcutta to restart the pension but to no avail. He went to the Nawab of Rampur, who promised him Rupees 200 if he lived in Rampur and Rs. 100 if he lived anywhere else. His pension was resumed 3 years after that, but all that money was used up for paying old debts he died in 1869.

Ghalib Major Works:

His profound verses, known as “Mirza Ghalib Shayari in Hindi” and “Mirza Ghalib Shayari in Urdu,” showcase his unparalleled mastery over language and emotions. Ghalib’s poetry transcends boundaries, offering a timeless treasure trove of verses that explore the complexities of life, love, and the human experience.

As A Royal Poet: Ghalib was one of the important court poets in the court of Bahadur Shah Zafar II. He honored Ghalib with the royal titles of Dabber-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-daulah. These titles ensured Ghalibs entery into the nobility of Delhi. He suffixed his name with Mirza after Ghalib because of another title that the emperor added to his honor, Mirza Nosha. He knew many languages like Urdu, Persian and Turkish. There was a time in the life of Ghalib, when he was in his young age, when a traveler came from Iran to stay in Agra. This traveler was called Abdus Samad and he stayed with Ghalib and his family for 2 years.

During this time, it is presumed that, Ghalib learnt many things from him like: Persian and Arabic language, logic, philosophy, etc. as this traveler was a very learned man. Ghalib liked his work in the Persian language, but his most famous work is in Urdu. A lot many Urdu poets elucidated Ghalib. The first person to elucidate Ghalib’s Urdu poetry was Ali Haider Tabatabai from Hyderabad. His poetries did not only depicted his failed loved and its agony but also the philosophy of life and world and the mysticism.

This book was called the Love Sonnets of Ghalib and had Roman transliteration alongside English language translation. His poems are considered to be the ‘poems about love’ and not the ‘love poems’ in the conventional sense of word.His poetry is said to have a muddled description of his lover, which is considered to be the most beautiful part of his poetries. Instead of having a definite lover, he depicts an idea of the lover which takes the realism part of the writing away, which essentially gavehimthe independence of the idea and expression. He could express his anguish in bigger depths because he made his lover in his poetry less important than the feelings and emotions.

Mirza Ghalib Shayari holds a special place in the hearts of poetry enthusiasts both in India and Pakistan. His profound verses, known as “Mirza Ghalib Shayari in Hindi” and “Mirza Ghalib Shayari in Urdu,” showcase his unparalleled mastery over language and emotions. His poetry transcends boundaries, offering a timeless treasure trove of verses that explore the complexities of life, love, and the human experience. 

Mirza Ghalib Shayari in Urdu:

1. Zindagi Apni Jab Is Shakl Se Guzari ‘Ghalib’
   Hum Bhi Kya Yaad Karenge K Khuda Rakhte The
2. Zikr Us Pari-Vash Ka Aur Phir Bayan Apna
   Ban Gaya Raqib Akhir Tha Jo Raz-Dan Apna
3. Zamana Sakht Kam-Azar Hai Ba-Jaan-e-Asad
   Vagarna Hum To Tavaqqo Zyada Rakhte Hain
4. Zehar Milta Hi Nahi Mujh Ko Sitamgar Warna
   Kya Kasam Hai Tere Milne Ki k Kha Bhi Na Sakun
5. Zuban Pe Bar-e-Khudaya Ye Kis Ka Naam Aaya
   K Mere Nutq Ne Bosa Mere Zuban Ke Liye
6. Ye Na Thi Humari Kismat Ki Wisal-e-Yaar Hota
   Agar Aur Jeete Rahte Yahi Intezar Hota
7. Phool Gul Shams o Qamar Saare Hi The
   Par Humain Un Mai Tumhen Bhaaye Bahut
8. Na Bandhe Tishnagi-e-Zauq Ke Mazmun ‘Ghalib’
   Garche Dil Khol Ke Dariya Ko Bhi Sahil Bandha
9. Zoaf Se Girya Mubaddal Ba-Dam-e-Sard Hua
   Bavar Aaya Hume Pani Ka Hawa Ho Jaana
10. Zindagi Mai To Wo Mehfil Se Utha Dete The
    Dekhun Ab Mar Gaye Par Kon Uthata Hai Mujhe

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Mirza Ghalib Quotes:

1. “No less paradise than your coaching That’s the decent thing to do, and it should end there.”
2. “The universe is moving according to your taste. There is life in the rays of the sun.”
3. “What is the complaint of taunting Aghyar in weakness? It’s not that I can’t lift my head.”
4. “The path to death seen throughout life. Show what happened when you died.”
5. “The truth of the two worlds is known. My courage took me away from me.”
6. “Let’s see what the color of this flower is. We say God’s name in everything he says.”
7. “Yes, we see your footsteps.Khayaban Khayaban Iram sees.”
8. “If mercy is accepted, Don’t make excuses out of shame”
9. “Today we ask them for our trouble If they say yes, then see what they say.”
10. “Until he saw the world of Qadyar I did not believe in tribulation.”
11. “God, whose name is this? That my speech kissed my tongue.”
12. “Why don’t we become targets? If you pick up an arrow, it is a mistake.”
13. “Let me and Bazm be so thirsty If I had repented, what would have happened to Saqi?”

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