The word mushaira is derived from the Arabic root word Sh-`A-Ra which as a noun means ‘something that is felt’ and as a verb means ‘to feel’. Mushairas and poets played an essential role in Delhi’s religio-cultural landscape. Verses were recited in the qahwa khanas (coffee houses) of Chandni Chowk, at various urs and at … Continue reading The Firang Shayar →