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
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.