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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

taareekh: history, date

1 / 1: taareekh

jinhen taareekh bhi likhte Daregi

woh hungaame

yahaan hone lage hain

that even history

would fear to record

such chaotic events

have begun to happen here

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taareekh (1)

history, date

hungaame (1)

chaotic events

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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