Urdu Poetry Lovers Rejoice: Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib Manuscript Found

It was thought that 50 years ago the original manuscript belonging to Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, master poet of the ghazal, was lost and presumed destroyed. But now, the manuscript has surfaced and lovers of Urdu poetry have the chance to read Ghalib's poetry as it was original inscribed. From Gulf News:

Penned in 1821 by Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, the original manuscript — Nuskha-e-Hameediya — survived after being reported missing during the 1940s’ India — Pakistan division.

Commissioned by Nawab Faujdar Mohammad Khan and penned by calligrapher Hafiz Mueenuddin, the manuscript features some of the most authentic and beautiful Urdu poetry ever written.

After years of believing that the manuscript was missing and accepting doctored and amended versions of this work as ‘authentic’, Urdu poetry lovers can finally see the genius of Ghalib as it was originally intended.

The discovery of the original manuscript has sparked celebrations in the creative community, especially the researchers on the works of Mirza Ghailb, many of whom are thrilled that the doctored and amended texts will not go down in history as the definitive poems.

A great and fortunate discovery! Head here to read more about the manuscript and the life of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib.