Khuda-e-Sukhan: The Mir who died with Delhi
Kya bood-o-baash poochho ho, poorab ke saakino ?
Hum ko ghareeb jaan ke, hans hans pukaar ke
Dilli jo ek sheher tha, aalam mein intekhaab
Rehte thay muntakhab hi jahaan rozgaar ke
– Mir
Mughal India has produced a lot of famous poets and Sufis. Mir was among the many who thrived even by not accepting any patronisation. He lies dead in Lucknow, but his soul is still in his city, his home, his Delhi.