Mirza Ghalib

Summary

Mirza Ghalib is a human^[1]. Born in Kala Mahal^[2], he… he was born on December 27, 1797^[3]. He died in Ghalib ki Haveli^[4]. He died on February 15, 1869^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], writer^[7], prose writer^[8], and historian^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Mirza Ghalib's place of birth was Kala Mahal^[2].
• Mirza Ghalib's place of birth was Agra^[11].
• Mirza Ghalib's place of birth was Bharatpur State^[12].
• Mirza Ghalib died in Ghalib ki Haveli^[4].
• Mirza Ghalib passed away in Kala Kasim Khan^[13].
• Mirza Ghalib died in Old Delhi^[14].
• Mirza Ghalib passed away in Delhi^[15].
• Mirza Ghalib was born on December 27, 1797^[3].
• Mirza Ghalib died on February 15, 1869^[5].
• Mirza Ghalib's father was Mirza Abdullah Baig^[16].
• Mirza Ghalib's mother was Azatu-n-Nisa Begum^[17].
• Among Mirza Ghalib's spouses was Imrau Begum^[18].
• Mirza Ghalib held citizenship in Mughal Empire^[19].
• Mirza Ghalib held citizenship in British Raj^[20].
• Mirza Ghalib's professions included poet^[6].
• Mirza Ghalib's professions included writer^[7].
• Mirza Ghalib's professions included prose writer^[8].
• Mirza Ghalib worked as a historian^[9].
• A notable student of Mirza Ghalib was Ismail Merathi^[21].
• A notable student of Mirza Ghalib was Q64217592^[22].
• A notable student of Mirza Ghalib was Q64217700^[23].
• A notable student of Mirza Ghalib was Mirza Khizr Sultan^[24].
• A notable student of Mirza Ghalib was Q64217974^[25].
• A notable student of Mirza Ghalib was Q64218260^[26].
• Mirza Ghalib's religion is recorded as Twelver Shiism^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kala Mahal^[2]; Agra^[11], a city^[28], in India^[29]; and Bharatpur State^[12], a princely state^[30], in India^[31], founded in 1680^[32]. Mirza Ghalib was born on December 27, 1797^[3]. His father was Mirza Abdullah Baig^[16]. His mother was Azatu-n-Nisa Begum^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], writer^[7], prose writer^[8], and historian^[9]. Notable students include Ismail Merathi^[21], a poet^[33], 1844–1917^[34], of Mughal Empire^[35]; Q64217592^[22], a poet^[36], 1799–1879^[37], of Mughal Empire^[38]; Q64217700^[23], a poet^[39], 1833–1898^[40]; Mirza Khizr Sultan^[24], 1834–1857^[41]; Q64217974^[25], a poet^[42], 1821–1885^[43], of Mughal Empire^[44]; and Q64218260^[26].

Personal Life

Mirza Ghalib was married to Imrau Begum^[18]. His religion is recorded as Twelver Shiism^[27].

Death and Burial

Mirza Ghalib died on February 15, 1869^[5]. Recorded place of death include Ghalib ki Haveli^[4], a museum^[45], in India^[46], founded in 2000^[47]; Kala Kasim Khan^[13]; Old Delhi^[14], an old town^[48], in India^[49], founded in 1648^[50]; and Delhi^[15], a megacity^[51], in India^[52], founded in -0500^[53].

Why It Matters

Mirza Ghalib has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

He has been cited as an influence by Altaf Hussain Hali^[55], a poet^[56], 1837–1914^[57], of Mughal Empire^[58].

Works attributed to him include Diwan-e-Ghalib^[59], a literary work^[60].

FAQs

Where was Mirza Ghalib born?

Mirza Ghalib was born in Kala Mahal^[2].

Where did Mirza Ghalib die?

Mirza Ghalib passed away in Ghalib ki Haveli^[4].

Who were Mirza Ghalib's parents?

Mirza Ghalib's father was Mirza Abdullah Baig^[16]. Mirza Ghalib's mother was Azatu-n-Nisa Begum^[17].

Who was Mirza Ghalib married to?

Mirza Ghalib's spouses include Imrau Begum^[18].

What did Mirza Ghalib do for work?

Mirza Ghalib worked as poet^[6], writer^[7], prose writer^[8], and historian^[9].

Who did Mirza Ghalib influence?

Mirza Ghalib has been cited as an influence by Altaf Hussain Hali^[55].