Mirza Ghalib

Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869) was a poet, writer and historian.

Also recorded as Ghalib; Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan.

Overview

Recorded at birth as میرزا اسدالله بیگ خان.

Also worked under the name مرزا غالب,اسد.

Born at Kala Mahal in 1797, died at Ghalib ki Haveli in 1869.

In detail

Ismail Merathi, Mirza Khizr Sultan and Altaf Hussain Hali are recorded as having studied under Mirza Ghalib. the recorded working language is Persian, Urdu and Arabic.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are ghazal. Mir Taqi Mir and Abdul-Qādir Bēdil are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Ghalib ki Haveli and Kala Kasim Khan.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ghalib”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q107000: Mirza Ghalib
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