His poetry reflected his passionate love for his country and his goal of total freedom from the British rule.
Author: Rana Safvi
Rana Safvi is a writer, and the author of Where Stones Speak: Historical Trails in Mehrauli, First City of Delhi.
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Mera naam musalmano’n jaisa hai. Mujhko qatl karo.
Mera naam musalmano’n jaisa hai Mujhko qatl karo Aur mere ghar mein aag laga do Mere uss kamre ki Ismat ko looto Jis mein meri bayazein jaag rahi hain Aur main jis mein Tulsi ki Ramayana se sargoshi karke Kalidas ke Meghdoot se yeh kahta hun Mera bhi ek Sandesh hai Mera naam musalmano’n jaisa… Continue reading Mera naam musalmano’n jaisa hai. Mujhko qatl karo.