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Delhi is replete with historic monuments and locales which create a fascinating tapestry to represent the plethora of Indian history and culture. The tomb of Mirza Ghalib is one such historic monument that holds up a glorious era of the nation’s culture. Mirza Ghalib’s Tomb is marks the grave of Mirza Ghalib, one of the best poets the country can ever boast of. As Ghalib etched a different niche for himself, his tomb continues to be a popular destination among the innumerable admirers of the poet who can undoubtedly be credited as the best lyricist of the 19th century. Ghalib is credited for composing numerous ghazals, or lyrical poems which span almost the entire gamut of human emotions to haunt their readers even a century after they were being composed. In fact, it is this timelessness that transcends Ghalib’s works to a classical height, carving an immortal niche for the Urdu poet in the panorama of Indian literature and culture. The tomb of Mirza Ghalib is thronged by numerous admirers of the poet. The site comprises of a marble covered tomb and a library furnished with a rich collection of Urdu works. The tomb also houses a museum featuring the life and works of Ghalib. The main tomb remains locked, though the visitors can see from a distance the site where the great poet lay. Lacking any intricate artwork or any a majestic structure, the tomb is a humble construction yet drawing its visitors with a different value of its own. The site is indeed an epitaph of the great poet, offering a humble attempt to honor his expertise and greatness. Mirza Ghalib’s Tomb is located near the Nizamuddin shrine in Nizamuddin West. It actually lies to the north of Chaunsath Khamba near the Nizamuddin shrine. The tomb can be reached from the Nizamuddin Railway Station. The Central Secretariat Metro Station is also close enough allowing the visitors to travel here with ease. The tomb remains open everyday, inviting a number of visitors to witness the resting grounds of a talent whose versatility and depth has been compared to that of Shakespeare.
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