Takhallus


Takhallus , is a pen-name adopted widely by Urdu and Persian poets. It is an Arabic word which means, literally, to get liberated or become secure.
Takhallus is often included in the maqta, last sher, of the ghazal.

History

While, ghazal originated in Arabia evolving from Qasida, some of the common features of contemporary ghazal, such as including takhallus in maqta, concept of matla etc., did not exist in Arabic ghazal. It was Persian ghazal which added these features.

Common Takhallus

List of Takhallus of some Urdu poets:
List of Takhallus of some Persian poets: