Mirza Rafi Sauda

Mirza Muhammad Rafi 'Sauda' (1713–1781) (Urdu: مرزا محمد رفیع سودا ) was one of the best known poets of Urdu language in Delhi, India. He is known for his Ghazals and Urdu Qasidas.

Early life

His birth year has not been confirmed and in some publications, it is listed as A.H. 1125 . Sauda, was a shia in personal life.

He inhabited Shahjahanabad (i.e. Old Delhi), during the reign of Muhammad Shah, 1150 A.H. i.e. 1739 A.D.

Ustads and shagirds

Sulaimān Qulī Ḳhān 'Vidād' was his first Ustad (teacher of Urdu poetry) and Shāh Ḥātim too, in the introduction to his volume in which he provides a list of his pupils has recorded Mirzā's name. King Shah Alam was Shagird (student of Urdu poetry) of 'Sauda' and gave him his poetry for correction.

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