- Mirza Ghalibs Takhallus
Mirza Ghalibs original Takhallus (pen-name) was Asad, derived from his name, Asadullah Khan. Later he also decided to adopt the takhallus ‘Ghalib’ which means one who conquers all, superior, most excellent. The legend has it that he changed his pen name to ‘Ghalib‘ when he came across this sher (couplet) written by another poet: Asad us jafaa par butoN say wafaa ki mire sher shabaash rahmat Khudaa ki Translated Version: Asad worshipped idols after being betrayed. my poems(thank you,)are, the mercy of GOD.