INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-An exhibition of manuscripts of Persian and Urdu poetry and prose by the well-known bilingual poet of the 18th century Mughal India
with the Urdu Ghar and the Noor Microfilm Center from January 11 to 17
The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by the Ambassador of Iran to India Iraj Elahi and the Cultural Counselor of Iran in New
Delhi Faridoddin Faridasr as well as several Indian officials and academics, ISNA reported.In his speech, Elahi expressed his appreciation
for the efforts of the Urdu Ghar and the Noor Microfilm Center to preserve and protect the literary treasures of Mir Taqi Mir and many other
couplet) collection, and documents that offer a deep and intimate insight into the life and work of the literary giant.A focal point of the
event was the display of at least two different manuscripts of Zikr-e Mir, the autobiography of the poet, which provided rare insights into
his personal life, his struggles, and his evolution as a poet
history.Equally notable was the display of three different manuscripts of Kulliyat-e Mir, a comprehensive collection of his poetry that
remains a cornerstone of classical Urdu literature.The exhibition also showcased a manuscript of Tazkira Nikat-ush-Shora, a biography of
poets written by Mir himself, demonstrating his engagement with the literary circles of his time and his influence on subsequent generations
Centre and Iran Culture House, New Delhi.This digital archive ensures that these precious literary works will be preserved long after the
exhibition has concluded and remain accessible to scholars, researchers, and literary enthusiasts worldwide.The digitization effort also
The Anjuman has been organizing a year-long series of activities dedicated to his life and works
life in his home city of Shahjahanabad (now part of Delhi)
as part of the tricentenary celebrations was a special issue of Urdu Adab, the quarterly journal published by Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu Hind
The issue, launched on January 11 by Iraj Elahi, is dedicated to Mir Taqi Mir, further cementing his place as a central figure in Urdu
literature.Mir Muhammad Taqi, known as Mir Taqi Mir, was one of the pioneers who gave shape to the Urdu language itself
He was one of the principal poets of the Delhi School of the Urdu ghazal and is often remembered as one of the best poets of the Urdu
He has expressed a lot of grief over the downfall of his city, Delhi.He lived at a time when the Urdu language and poetry was at a formative
leavened it with a sprinkling of Persian diction and phraseology and created a poetic language at once simple, natural, and elegant, which
