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What is a ghazal?

  • A form of love poem

  • Historical novel

  • A type of dance

  • Religious hymn

Answer

A ghazal is a poetic form consisting of a series of couplets, usually rhymed, with each couplet sharing a common refrain. It originated in the Arabian Peninsula and is widely used in South Asia, especially in Urdu and Hindi poetry. Ghazals often explore themes of love, longing, and separation. The form has been adapted by poets around the world, including in Western literature.
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