Mirza Ghalib was the most distinguished poet and renowned lyricist of the Mughal era whose poignant words have struck chords with the Indian as well as the global populace. In his childhood drenched he the penury and tribulations. He lost his father as a child and succumbed to the vices of alcohol. After going through years of struggle, he finally struck gold when he was admitted into the court of the last Mughal Emperor of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar II. To honor his contribution made to literature, Mirza Ghalib has often been quoted as the father of Urdu Poetry.
Mirza Ghalib had a golden touch with the pen and he started crafting poetry that was a living image of his troubled life. Born to the name Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, he later adopted the pen name Mirza Ghalib which literally stands for dominant lion. Mirza Ghalib was married to Umrao Begam. The duo had seven children, and unfortunately, all of them departed even before Ghalib turned 30. His agony and sufferings became a recurrent theme in his poetry.
He was born in Agra on December 27, 1797, and his birthplace has now been redesigned into ‘Indrabhan Girls Inter College. During his life, he was graced with numerous highly-priced accolades by the regal court of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Three major ones were ‘Dabir-Ul-Mulk’, Najm-ud-daula’ and ‘Mirza Nosha’. ‘Ghalib ki Haveli’ is a preserved archaeological site in Ballimaran, Chandni Chowk which used to be the private residence of the poet. It is now earmarked for exhibitions that provide a glimpse into the life of this legendary poet.
un ke dekhe se jo aa jaatī hai muñh par raunaq
vo samajhte haiñ ki bīmār kā haal achchhā hai
hazāroñ ḳhvāhisheñ aisī ki har ḳhvāhish pe dam nikle
bahut nikle mire armān lekin phir bhī kam nikle
ye na thī hamārī qismat ki visāl-e-yār hotā
agar aur jiite rahte yahī intizār hotā
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariyā meñ fanā ho jaanā
dard kā had se guzarnā hai davā ho jaanā
ragoñ meñ dauḌte phirne ke ham nahīñ qaa.il
jab aañkh hī se na Tapkā to phir lahū kyā hai
ishq par zor nahīñ hai ye vo ātish 'ġhālib'
ki lagā.e na lage aur bujhā.e na bane
vo aa.e ghar meñ hamāre ḳhudā kī qudrat hai
kabhī ham un ko kabhī apne ghar ko dekhte haiñ
Ghalib ki Haveli was the residence of the 19th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and is now a heritage site located in the Gali Qasim Jan, Ballimaran, Old Delhi and reflects the period when the Mughal era was on the decline in India. Haveli is in Old Delhi where Jama masjid is situated and red fort too. Old Delhi is also famous for Mughlai food and sweets. the aroma of kebab and paratha does mouth-watering when you roaming in old Delhi street. Many foreign and Indian tourists coming here for exploring Mughal architecture and enjoying his famous dishes.
Location: Mirza Galib ki Haveli,2469, GALI CAPTAIN, Balli Maran, Delhi, Delhi 110006
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk, Close: Monday
Timings: 10AM–5:30PM
Mirza Ghalib HAD
A GOLDEN TOUCH WITH
The pen
Life of Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib was the most distinguished poet and renowned lyricist of the Mughal era whose poignant words have struck chords with the Indian as well as the global populace. In his childhood drenched he the penury and tribulations. He lost his father as a child and succumbed to the vices of alcohol. After going through years of struggle, he finally struck gold when he was admitted into the court of the last Mughal Emperor of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar II. To honor his contribution made to literature, Mirza Ghalib has often been quoted as the father of Urdu Poetry.
Mirza Ghalib had a golden touch with the pen and he started crafting poetry that was a living image of his troubled life. Born to the name Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, he later adopted the pen name Mirza Ghalib which literally stands for dominant lion. Mirza Ghalib was married to Umrao Begam. The duo had seven children, and unfortunately, all of them departed even before Ghalib turned 30. His agony and sufferings became a recurrent theme in his poetry.
He was born in Agra on December 27, 1797, and his birthplace has now been redesigned into ‘Indrabhan Girls Inter College. During his life, he was graced with numerous highly-priced accolades by the regal court of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Three major ones were ‘Dabir-Ul-Mulk’, Najm-ud-daula’ and ‘Mirza Nosha’. ‘Ghalib ki Haveli’ is a preserved archaeological site in Ballimaran, Chandni Chowk which used to be the private residence of the poet. It is now earmarked for exhibitions that provide a glimpse into the life of this legendary poet.
Famous Poetry of Mirza Ghalib
mohabbat men nahin hai farq jiine aur marne ka usi ko dekh kar jiite hain jis kafir pe dam nikle
ham ko maalum hai jannat ki haqiqat lekin
dil ke khush rakhne ko ghalib ye khayal achchha hai
un ke dekhe se jo aa jaati hai munh par raunaq vo samajhte hain ki bimar ka haal achchha hai
hazaron ḳhvahishen aisi ki har khvahish pe dam nikle bahut nikle mire arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle
ye na thi hamari qismat ki visal-e-yar hota agar aur jiite rahte yahi intizar hota
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariya men fana ho jaana dard ka had se guzarna hai dava ho jaana
ragon men daudte phirne ke ham nahin qaail jab aankh hi se na Tapka to phir lahu kya hai
ishq par zor nahin hai ye vo atish ghalib
ki lagae na lage aur bujhae na bane
vo aae ghar men hamare ḳhuda ki qudrat hai kabhi ham un ko kabhi apne ghar ko dekhte hain
na tha kuchh to khuda tha kuchh na hota to khuda hota
Duboya mujh ko hone ne na hotā maiñ to kya hota
Ghalib Ki Haveli
Ghalib ki Haveli was the residence of the 19th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and is now a heritage site located in the Gali Qasim Jan, Ballimaran, Old Delhi and reflects the period when the Mughal era was on the decline in India. Haveli is in Old Delhi where Jama masjid is situated and red fort too. Old Delhi is also famous for Mughlai food and sweets. the aroma of kebab and paratha does mouth-watering when you roaming in old Delhi street. Many foreign and Indian tourists coming here for exploring Mughal architecture and enjoying his famous dishes.
Location: Mirza Galib ki Haveli,2469, GALI CAPTAIN, Balli Maran, Delhi, Delhi 110006
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk, Close: Monday
Timings: 10AM–5:30PM
Mirza Ghalib HAD
A GOLDEN TOUCH WITH
The pen
Life of Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib was the most distinguished poet and renowned lyricist of the Mughal era whose poignant words have struck chords with the Indian as well as the global populace. In his childhood drenched he the penury and tribulations. He lost his father as a child and succumbed to the vices of alcohol. After going through years of struggle, he finally struck gold when he was admitted into the court of the last Mughal Emperor of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar II. To honor his contribution made to literature, Mirza Ghalib has often been quoted as the father of Urdu Poetry.
Mirza Ghalib had a golden touch with the pen and he started crafting poetry that was a living image of his troubled life. Born to the name Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, he later adopted the pen name Mirza Ghalib which literally stands for dominant lion. Mirza Ghalib was married to Umrao Begam. The duo had seven children, and unfortunately, all of them departed even before Ghalib turned 30. His agony and sufferings became a recurrent theme in his poetry.
He was born in Agra on December 27, 1797, and his birthplace has now been redesigned into ‘Indrabhan Girls Inter College. During his life, he was graced with numerous highly-priced accolades by the regal court of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Three major ones were ‘Dabir-Ul-Mulk’, Najm-ud-daula’ and ‘Mirza Nosha’. ‘Ghalib ki Haveli’ is a preserved archaeological site in Ballimaran, Chandni Chowk which used to be the private residence of the poet. It is now earmarked for exhibitions that provide a glimpse into the life of this legendary poet.
Famous Poetry of Mirza Ghalib
mohabbat men nahin hai farq jiine aur marne ka usi ko dekh kar jiite hain jis kafir pe dam nikle
ham ko maalum hai jannat ki haqiqat lekin
dil ke khush rakhne ko ghalib ye khayal achchha hai
un ke dekhe se jo aa jaati hai munh par raunaq vo samajhte hain ki bimar ka haal achchha hai
hazaron ḳhvahishen aisi ki har khvahish pe dam nikle bahut nikle mire arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle
ye na thi hamari qismat ki visal-e-yar hota agar aur jiite rahte yahi intizar hota
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariya men fana ho jaana dard ka had se guzarna hai dava ho jaana
ragon men daudte phirne ke ham nahin qaail jab aankh hi se na Tapka to phir lahu kya hai
ishq par zor nahin hai ye vo atish ghalib
ki lagae na lage aur bujhae na bane
vo aae ghar men hamare ḳhuda ki qudrat hai kabhi ham un ko kabhi apne ghar ko dekhte hain
na tha kuchh to khuda tha kuchh na hota to khuda hota
Duboya mujh ko hone ne na hotā maiñ to kya hota
Ghalib Ki Haveli
Ghalib ki Haveli was the residence of the 19th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and is now a heritage site located in the Gali Qasim Jan, Ballimaran, Old Delhi and reflects the period when the Mughal era was on the decline in India. Haveli is in Old Delhi where Jama masjid is situated and red fort too. Old Delhi is also famous for Mughlai food and sweets. the aroma of kebab and paratha does mouth-watering when you roaming in old Delhi street. Many foreign and Indian tourists coming here for exploring Mughal architecture and enjoying his famous dishes.
Location: Mirza Galib ki Haveli,2469, GALI CAPTAIN, Balli Maran, Delhi, Delhi 110006
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk, Close: Monday
Timings: 10AM–5:30PM
Mirza Ghalib HAD
A GOLDEN TOUCH
WITH The pen
Life of
Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib was the most distinguished poet and renowned lyricist of the Mughal era whose poignant words have struck chords with the Indian as well as the global populace. In his childhood drenched he the penury and tribulations. He lost his father as a child and succumbed to the vices of alcohol. After going through years of struggle, he finally struck gold when he was admitted into the court of the last Mughal Emperor of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar II. To honor his contribution made to literature, Mirza Ghalib has often been quoted as the father of Urdu Poetry.
Mirza Ghalib had a golden touch with the pen and he started crafting poetry that was a living image of his troubled life. Born to the name Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, he later adopted the pen name Mirza Ghalib which literally stands for dominant lion. Mirza Ghalib was married to Umrao Begam. The duo had seven children, and unfortunately, all of them departed even before Ghalib turned 30. His agony and sufferings became a recurrent theme in his poetry.
He was born in Agra on December 27, 1797, and his birthplace has now been redesigned into ‘Indrabhan Girls Inter College. During his life, he was graced with numerous highly-priced accolades by the regal court of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Three major ones were ‘Dabir-Ul-Mulk’, Najm-ud-daula’ and ‘Mirza Nosha’. ‘Ghalib ki Haveli’ is a preserved archaeological site in Ballimaran, Chandni Chowk which used to be the private residence of the poet. It is now earmarked for exhibitions that provide a glimpse into the life of this legendary poet.
Famous Poetry of
Mirza Ghalib
mohabbat men nahin hai farq jiine aur marne ka usi ko dekh kar jiite hain jis kafir pe dam nikle
ham ko maalum hai jannat ki haqiqat lekin dil ke khush rakhne ko ghalib ye khayal achchha hai
un ke dekhe se jo aa jaati hai munh par raunaq vo samajhte hain ki bimar ka haal achchha hai
ishq par zor nahin hai ye vo atish ghalib
ki lagae na lage aur bujhae na bane
hazaron ḳhvahishen aisi ki har khvahish pe dam nikle bahut nikle mire arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle
ragon men daudte phirne ke ham nahin qaail jab aankh hi se na Tapka to phir lahu kya hai
ye na thi hamari qismat ki visal-e-yar hota agar aur jiite rahte yahi intizar hota
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariya men fana ho jaana dard ka had se guzarna hai dava ho jaana
vo aae ghar men hamare ḳhuda ki qudrat hai kabhi ham un ko kabhi apne ghar ko dekhte hain
na tha kuchh to khuda tha kuchh na hota to khuda hota Duboya mujh ko hone ne na hotā maiñ to kya hota
Ghalib Ki Haveli
Ghalib ki Haveli was the residence of the 19th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and is now a heritage site located in the Gali Qasim Jan, Ballimaran, Old Delhi and reflects the period when the Mughal era was on the decline in India. Haveli is in Old Delhi where Jama masjid is situated and red fort too. Old Delhi is also famous for Mughlai food and sweets. the aroma of kebab and paratha does mouth-watering when you roaming in old Delhi street. Many foreign and Indian tourists coming here for exploring Mughal architecture and enjoying his famous dishes.
Location: Mirza Galib ki Haveli,2469, GALI CAPTAIN, Balli Maran, Delhi, Delhi 110006
Metro Station: Chandni Chowk, Close: Monday
Timings: 10AM–5:30PM