Mirza Ghalib

By Swati Upadhye

The inspiring life stories of great personalities of World have left unforgettable impressions on World history and civilization. Their lives, work, thoughts, sacrifice, courage, commitment and achievements will act as a source of inspiration and motivation for children and help in building their personality.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Diamond Books
• Release date: Aug 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9788128822469

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Great Personalities of India

Mirza Ghalib

The Famous Urdu Poet

eISBN: 978-81-2882-246-9

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Edition: 2015

Mirza Ghalib

By-Swati Upadhye

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Early Life

4. Education

5. As a Royal Poet

6. As a Gifted Writer

7. Ghalib’s Ghazals

8. Religious Beliefs

9. Ghalib’s View On Orthodox Muslims

10. Sir Syed And Mirza Ghalib

11. Ghalib’s Appearance

12. Last Days of Ghalib

13. Ghalib’s Death

14. Ghalib Academy

15. Films and TV Serials on Ghalib

MIRZA GHALIB

Introduction

Ghalib was a very famous Urdu and Persian poet. He lived during the last years of the Mughal Empire. His name was Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. His pen name was Ghalib. He wrote many Shayaries and Ghazals in Urdu. Even today people love to recite the Shayaries written by him. He is famous by the name Mirza Ghalib.

Background

During 1796, the Commander General of Daulatrao Shinde was a French man called Peron. Peron was the Governor of North India. He captured Delhi. After conquering Delhi he proceeded towards Agra. He got hold of North India