Introduction
Home to a culture that has shaped much of India's identity
today, Delhi is one of the few cities in the world that
takes pride in preserving this rich heritage that she
has been blessed with. One of the most important facets
of this culture is the city's love for art and literature.
This includes preservation of the beautiful and melodious
language of Urdu, which has graced the courts of many
a royal court. One of the most important scholars of
this unique language is Mirza Asadullah Khan 'Ghalib,'
(1797-1869). The grave of this great exponent of Urdu
poetry is as much celebrated as his works, forming one
of he most important tourist attractions of the city
of Delhi. Ghalib Academy,
Location
Located to the northern portion of the enclosure of
Chaunsath Khamba, Mirza Ghalib's Tomb is situated close
to the Nizamuddin shrine in Nizamuddin West. The Tomb
can be reached by a number of transport options that
include:
Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Functional Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International
Airport
The Tomb
Covered with a marble structure, Mirza Ghalib's Tomb
is in all senses fitting of the greatness of the poet.
Though the area where it is situated is one that is
infamous for its notorious activities, yet the tomb
itself is a work of art. The tomb is always kept locked
while the cemetery located around it ahs a number of
graves belonging to other important personalities. Near
the main grave is the large Ghalib Academy, a must see
for the admirers of this legendary Urdu poet. Established
by the government the Ghalib Academy is an extensive
and comprehensive library of Urdu literature. Besides
this it is also home to a well-maintained museum that
houses a large collection of rocks, paintings and works
of Mirza Ghalib.
Nearby Tourist Attractions:
- Atgah Khan's Tomb
- Chaunsath Khamba
- Nizamuddin's shrine
- Nila Gumbad
- Purana Qila
- Delhi Zoo
- Sabz Burz
- Nili Chhatri
- India Gate
- Ashokan Rock Edict
- Khairul Manzil Masjid.
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