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Literary Extempore - The Wit and Humour of Urdu Poets
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Literary Extempore

The Wit and Humour of Urdu Poets Mirza Ghalib, the most celebrated Urdu poet was famous for his sharp wit as well. Here are some samples of his wit: Ghalib was exceedingly fond of Mangos. once, during the season, he was devouring mangoes sitting in his garden when a friend who did not like mangoes dropped in. A donkey passed by, smelled the Mango peels and left without eating them. The friend pointed to Mirza Ghalib : “Look, even a

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