Decades ago, a poet had asked this question, 'If there was no God... If there was nothing, God would have been there, I would not have drowned... What would I have been...?’ The answer to this question is now. No one could give it..... This was the question of the emperor of the world of poetry, Mirza Ghalib..... Who is known for his fearless poetry?

Such famous poets living in Delhi made their names famous in the era of the British and Mughals. It is said that Ghalib's poetry is like an intoxicant, the less it is read.....the story of love, love and love can be written about Ghalib's poetry. Many of his lions add intoxication to the atmosphere and also tell the story of a broken heart.

Somewhere the pain of Ghalib's poetry was the story of his life. Yes, you will see this pain in Ghalib Ki Haveli. If you want to know and understand Shahenshah Mirza Ghalib, then definitely visit Ghalib Ki Haveli once.

Although, now this haveli has become Ghalib Museum, it is said that Ghalib spent his last night in this haveli of Ballimaran.

History of Ghalib's Haveli

By the way, the poet was a resident of Agra, who was born in 1797 at a place called Kala Mahal. But at the age of 11, Ghalib came to Delhi and married Umrao Begum in 1812. Delhi is the place where AsadullahBaig Khan started writing poetry under the pen name of Ghalib. That's why it is said that Ghalib was born in Delhi.

But in the 19th century, this mansion was the residence of Ghalib. Interestingly, he had never bought this house but was gifted by a Hakim. It is said that Ghalib spent his last years in this house.

What is special about Ghalib's Haveli?

In Ghalib's Haveli, not only poetry but also a chance to see things related to his life. As soon as you enter the haveli, you will find several books placed on the marble bust of Ghalib.

Items, utensils and clothes used by Ghalib and his family are displayed in glass frames. The main corridor of the haveli has life-size paintings of Ghalib smoking a hookah.

Poetry will be found on the walls of Ghalib's mansion

Ghalib's poetry in Urdu and Hindi is written on the walls of the haveli. Not only this but apart from Ghalib, pictures of other famous poets are also present here like- UstadJouk, Hakim Momin Khan Momin and Abu Zafar.

This is the reason why every year on December 27, on the occasion of Ghalib's birthday, a Mushaira is organized here. Please tell that the statue of Ghalib kept here was inaugurated in 2010. It has been made by the famous sculptor Rampure.

Ghalib's mansion is a national heritage

Now if the mansion belongs to such a special poet... then it is bound to be taken care of. That's why after some time Ghalib's Haveli has been declared a heritage by the Archaeological Department of India. Everything and the stories present here have been kept safe.

You can also read here some interesting things related to Ghalib's life - like what Ghalib liked to eat, and what were Ghalib's hobbies apart from writing poetry.

Where is Mirza Ghalib's mansion?

Before talking about Ghalib Saheb's Haveli, I remembered a sher of GulzarSaheb... He had said that... From this Benoor Andheri-siGaliQasim, a pattern of lamps begins. A Quran-e-Sukhan page opens, and Asadullah Khan Ghalib's address is found... If you are also looking for Ghalib's address, then wander a little in the labyrinth-like lanes of Ballimaran, the area adjacent to Chandni Chowk in Delhi.

While walking there you will see a street... The name of the street is KasimJaan. In the same street, near the mosque, is the mansion of Mirza Ghalib. It will be a unique experience for you to see the mansion of the famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib.

When and on what day can you visit Ghalib's Haveli?

You can see this mansion from 11 am to 6 pm. But do not come here on Mondays and government holidays, because it remains closed. There is no ticket to go here.

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