People remember Mirza Ghalib, born in the Taj City Agra, on his 227th birth anniversary.Mirza Ghalib was born on December 27, 1797 in Agra, India. His real name was Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. He was educated in Persian, Arabic and Urdu languages. Ghalib’s work has been translated into many languages and is studied and celebrated around the world. Ghalib died on February 15, 1869, but he remains an enduring figure in Urdu literature.
He is considered one of the greatest Urdu poets of all time. He wrote in Persian and Urdu, and his poetry is known for its depth, complexity and exploration of themes such as love, spirituality and social issues.
The poems he wrote often reflect his personal experiences, including his struggles with love and the challenges of life during the decline of the Mughal Empire. His style of poetry blends traditional poetic forms with a modern sensibility, and he played an important role in popularising Urdu as a literary language.
