About Khwaja Mir Dard
Lived 1721 – 1785 (aged 63–64). Khwaja Mir Dard was a poet.
Khwaja Mir Dard (1720–1785) was a poet from Delhi, known for his contribution to Urdu poetry.
Poetry
Dard's couplet on this illusory life, from 'Ilm-ul-Kitab':
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Khwaja Mir Dard?
Urdu writer
When was Khwaja Mir Dard born?
Khwaja Mir Dard was born in 1721 in Malihabad.
When did Khwaja Mir Dard die?
Khwaja Mir Dard died on 6 January 1785 in Delhi.
What was Khwaja Mir Dard's occupation?
Khwaja Mir Dard was a poet.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Khwaja Mir Dard. https://biography.guide/khwaja-mir-dard/
MLA: "Khwaja Mir Dard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/khwaja-mir-dard/.
Chicago: "Khwaja Mir Dard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/khwaja-mir-dard/.
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