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Urdu scholar, Ali Jawad Zaidi has described him as "a saviour of the ghazal by imparting it with a new mellowness stimulating perception and lyrical realism". [12] Due to his social standing as a laureate, he held several administrative posts in Patna including as a Honorary Magistrate and also as Municipal Commissioner of Patna.
Urdu literature (Urdu: ادبیاتِ اُردُو, “Adbiyāt-i Urdū”) comprises the literary works, written in the Urdu language. While it tends to be dominated by poetry , especially the verse forms of the ghazal ( غزل ) and nazm ( نظم ), it has expanded into other styles of writing, including that of the short story, or afsana ...
The word Marsiya is derived from the Arabic word marthiyya (Arabic: مارْثِيَّه ; root R-TH-Y), meaning a great tragedy or lamentation for a departed soul. [2] Marsiya is a poem written to commemorate the martyrdom of Ahl al-Bayt, Imam Hussain and Battle of Karbala. It is usually a poem of mourning. [3]
Urdu poetry (Urdu: اُردُو شاعرى Urdū šāʿirī) is a tradition of poetry and has many different forms. Today, it is an important part of the culture of India and Pakistan . According to Naseer Turabi, there are five major poets of Urdu: Mir Taqi Mir (d. 1810), Mirza Ghalib (d. 1869), Mir Anees (d. 1874), Muhammad Iqbal (d. 1938 ...
Ibn-e-Safi (26 July 1928 – 26 July 1980) (also spelled as Ibne Safi) (Urdu: ابنِ صفی) was the pen name of Asrar Ahmad (Urdu: اسرار احمد), a fiction writer, novelist and poet of Urdu from Pakistan.
Literature written in Hindi-Urdu was not common prior to the 1700s. [14] In North India, rich literary cultures existed in Awadhi and Brajbhasha, with earliest Awadhi texts dating to the 14th century. [15] In Delhi, poets wrote in Persian, while Rekhta/Hindvi (what is now recognizable as Hindi-Urdu) did not have the same literary recognition. [16]
Pages in category "Urdu-language literature" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
He gained prominence for his unique style of poetry that explored philosophical and existential themes. His poetry often reflected deep contemplation on the mysteries of life, [5] human emotions, and the nature of existence. his verses were characterized by their profoundness and intricacy, earning him a distinct place in Urdu literature.