❝Thousands of desires, each so strong they make me gasp, Many of my longings were fulfilled — yet too few in my grasp. Do not try to frighten me with death — for then they'll say, Why die now, only when the heart breathes its last away?❞
Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, known by his pen name 'Ghalib', was the most dominant Urdu and Persian-language poet of the Mughal Era. His pen name Ghalib means 'dominant' or 'superior'. His work is celebrated for its complex imagery, philosophical depth, and a unique blend of mysticism and worldly experience.
Born: Agra, India · Era: 1797–1869 · Specialty: Ghazal, Shayari
📚 Famous Works
Diwan-e-GhalibDastambuUrdu-e-Mualla
About Ghazal Shayari
Ghazal is the most refined and enduring form in Urdu-Hindi poetry — a series of independent couplets bound by rhyme and refrain. This collection of works by Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Mir Taqi Mir, and Bashir Badr suits readers who want to understand the classical tradition, recite verses aloud, or savor a single sher at a time.