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Agha Shahid Ali
Agha Shahid Ali

Agha Shahid Ali, born on February 4, 1949, and passed away on December 8, 2001, was a renowned poet. His poetry, deeply influenced by Islamic culture, blended elements of Indian and Western literature, and is hailed as one of the most outstanding poets of the latter half of the 20th century. more

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