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Question
Who is famously known as the "Father of Urdu Poetry" (Baba-e-Sher-e-Urdu) for his significant contributions to the language's literary development?
A
Mirza Ghalib
B
Mir Taqi Mir
C
Wali Deccani
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D
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
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A
Mirza Ghalib
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B
Mir Taqi Mir
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C
Wali Deccani
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D
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
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Explanation
Wali Muhammad Wali, commonly known as Wali Deccani, is widely recognized as the 'Father of Urdu Poetry.' He was instrumental in establishing Urdu as a poetic language, particularly by bringing the ghazal form from the Deccan region to Northern India. His work laid the foundation for future Urdu poets and significantly influenced the language's literary evolution.