This edition of Ghalib’s Urdu Mutadawal Divan brings together the entire corpus of his Urdu ghazals, as traditionally compiled, along with his qasidas, rubaiyat, qitaat, and a selection of his ghair-mutadawal verses, thus offering a panoramic view of his poetic artistry.
This publication has been prepared with several unique features that aim to enhance accessibility, clarity, and comprehension for both general readers and students of literature:
1- The full text is presented with complete diacritics (zer, zabar, pesh, tashdeed), allowing for accurate pronunciation and improved understanding of the language’s phonetic structure;
2- Proper punctuation has been applied throughout, respecting the flow and nuance of Ghalib’s poetic expression;
3- A comprehensive glossary accompanies each entry, explaining difficult words, idiomatic phrases, and classical references, making the poetry more accessible to modern readers without sacrificing its original richness;
4- The edition includes a first-line index for ghazals and other poetic forms, enabling quick and easy reference to specific verses.