Mir Anees
Poet

Mir Anees

Urdu1803–1874Lucknow, IndiaMarsiyaGhazalRubai
9
Ghazals
9
Total Works

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ir Babar Ali Anees was a legendary 19th-century Urdu poet celebrated as the undisputed master of the Marsiya genre. Born in Faizabad and later settling in Lucknow, he hailed from an illustrious lineage of poets. His eloquent verse combined epic grandiloquence, vivid imagery, and profound emotional depth, making him one of the foundational figures of classical Urdu literature.
Key Works

Anees is immortalized by his evocative Marsiyas chronicling the tragedy of Karbala, alongside profound ghazals, rubaiyat, and salam. His works, including famous elegies and contemplative ghazals like 'Ibtida Se Hum Zaeef-o-Natavan Paida Hue', showcase an unparalleled command over language. His compositions remain central to Urdu elocution and literary gatherings.

Style & Influence

Carrying forward the poetic legacy of his father Mir Khaliq and great-grandfather Mir Hasan, Anees elevated Lucknow's literary tradition. His style is characterized by exquisite diction, natural descriptions, human psychology, and dramatic tension. His work set the benchmark for Urdu epic and elegiac poetry.

Recognition

Regarded as one of Urdu literature's pillars, he was universally acclaimed as the supreme master of Marsiya. His verses continue to be recited with immense reverence throughout the subcontinent and beyond.

Ghazals
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इब्तिदा से हम ज़ईफ़ ओ ना-तवाँ पैदा हुए
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इशारे क्या निगह-ए-नाज़-ए-दिलरुबा के चले
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ख़ुद नवेद-ए-ज़िंदगी लाई क़ज़ा मेरे लिए
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कोई अनीस कोई आश्ना नहीं रखते
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मिरा राज़-ए-दिल आश्कारा नहीं
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नुमूद ओ बूद को आक़िल हबाब समझे हैं
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सदा है फ़िक्र-ए-तरक़्क़ी बुलंद-बीनों को
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शहीद-ए-इश्क़ हुए क़ैस नामवर की तरह
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वज्द हो बुलबुल-ए-तस्वीर को जिस की बू से
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