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Bagh O Bahar
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Author | Publisher | Genre | Cover | Language | Dr. Quamrul Hooda Faridi |EBH | Literature | Paperback | Urdu
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About Bagh O Bahar
Bagh O Bahar, whose name means “Garden and Spring”, is one of the most loved prose classics of Urdu. It was written by Mir Amman Dehlavi, who worked at Fort William College in Calcutta, and it is known in English as “The Tale of the Four Dervishes”. If you are looking for Bagh O Bahar for reading, for a college course or for a gift to someone who loves Urdu, this is the book that many readers meet first when they begin exploring early Urdu prose. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock, including the publisher, editor and number of pages.
The story behind Bagh O Bahar
The first edition of Bagh O Bahar appeared in Calcutta in 1804. Mir Amman prepared it at the request of John Borthwick Gilchrist, a scholar who led Urdu teaching at Fort William College and wanted fresh prose in the everyday language of Delhi. The book is a retelling of the Persian tale known as Qissa Chahar Darvesh, and Mir Amman’s preface connects it with Amir Khusro, although scholars such as Maulvi Abdul Haq have discussed whether that claim can be proved. Whatever its exact origin, the Urdu version became so successful that it has been reprinted and translated again and again for more than two centuries.
What kind of book is Bagh O Bahar?
Bagh O Bahar is a dastan, a traditional tale made of a short outer story that opens into several linked stories, some of which contain further stories inside them. A king in distress begins the frame, and the reader is led from one adventure to another through the voices of four wanderers. The structure feels like a set of inlaid patterns that together form a larger design, a style loved in Persian and Urdu storytelling. This is a book about themes such as loss, courage, faith, hope, loyalty and the search for peace. We have not described the plot in detail here so that new readers can enjoy each turn for themselves.
Why Bagh O Bahar still matters
- It is a landmark of early modern Urdu prose, written in a simple and flowing style that was meant to be spoken as well as read
- It preserves the idiom, manners and social world of old Delhi
- It shows how a Persian story was made at home in Urdu, which makes it valuable for students of translation and literary history
- It is an enjoyable read with suspense, humour and moral reflection
- It has been used for generations by learners who want to improve their Urdu
Who should read this book
- Students of Urdu literature at school, college and university level
- Readers who enjoy classical tales and storytelling traditions
- Teachers who want a classic for the classroom or a reading circle
- Anyone who wants to learn the rhythm of good Urdu prose
- Book lovers in Kashmir and across India building an Urdu library
How to read Bagh O Bahar
Take the book slowly, one story at a time. Keep a pencil nearby to mark words and phrases you wish to remember, and use a good dictionary for older expressions. Read passages aloud, because Mir Amman wrote in a voice meant to be heard. If you are studying the text, write a short summary of every section in your own words and note how the stories connect to the frame. If your edition has an introduction or notes, read them after the first chapter so that you understand the background without losing the pleasure of the tale. As with any course text, check your teacher’s prescribed edition before you buy.
A classic for the family shelf
Bagh O Bahar is the kind of book that can be taken down again and again. It belongs on a shelf next to the works of Mir, Ghalib and Premchand, and it makes a sincere gift for a student, a teacher or a friend who loves the Urdu language.
Edition details
Title: Bagh O Bahar. Author: Mir Amman Dehlavi. Language: Urdu. First published in Calcutta in 1804 as a retelling of the Persian Qissa Chahar Darvesh. For the publisher, editor, notes, number of pages and other details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Bagh O Bahar? Mir Amman Dehlavi.
What does the name mean? It means “Garden and Spring”. The English title is “The Tale of the Four Dervishes”.
Is it based on an older story? Yes, it is an Urdu retelling of the Persian tale Qissa Chahar Darvesh.
Is it written in Urdu? Yes.
How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.
Can I check the details of the copy in stock? Yes, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.
Looking for more Urdu books like this? Browse our Urdu Literature collection or explore all Literature & Fiction. Follow Lafz Bookstore on Instagram for new arrivals and book recommendations.
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Orders are dispatched the same day.
Delivery time
- Srinagar: within 1 day
- Rest of Jammu & Kashmir: within 3 days
- Rest of India: 3–10 days, depending on the location
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Prepaid orders get 5% off with coupon code PREPAID. For Cash on Delivery, please message us on WhatsApp (99065 23492).
Shipping charges, if any, are shown at checkout. If an item becomes unavailable after you order, we will let you know and refund it the way you paid.
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About Bagh O Bahar
Bagh O Bahar, whose name means “Garden and Spring”, is one of the most loved prose classics of Urdu. It was written by Mir Amman Dehlavi, who worked at Fort William College in Calcutta, and it is known in English as “The Tale of the Four Dervishes”. If you are looking for Bagh O Bahar for reading, for a college course or for a gift to someone who loves Urdu, this is the book that many readers meet first when they begin exploring early Urdu prose. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock, including the publisher, editor and number of pages.
The story behind Bagh O Bahar
The first edition of Bagh O Bahar appeared in Calcutta in 1804. Mir Amman prepared it at the request of John Borthwick Gilchrist, a scholar who led Urdu teaching at Fort William College and wanted fresh prose in the everyday language of Delhi. The book is a retelling of the Persian tale known as Qissa Chahar Darvesh, and Mir Amman’s preface connects it with Amir Khusro, although scholars such as Maulvi Abdul Haq have discussed whether that claim can be proved. Whatever its exact origin, the Urdu version became so successful that it has been reprinted and translated again and again for more than two centuries.
What kind of book is Bagh O Bahar?
Bagh O Bahar is a dastan, a traditional tale made of a short outer story that opens into several linked stories, some of which contain further stories inside them. A king in distress begins the frame, and the reader is led from one adventure to another through the voices of four wanderers. The structure feels like a set of inlaid patterns that together form a larger design, a style loved in Persian and Urdu storytelling. This is a book about themes such as loss, courage, faith, hope, loyalty and the search for peace. We have not described the plot in detail here so that new readers can enjoy each turn for themselves.
Why Bagh O Bahar still matters
- It is a landmark of early modern Urdu prose, written in a simple and flowing style that was meant to be spoken as well as read
- It preserves the idiom, manners and social world of old Delhi
- It shows how a Persian story was made at home in Urdu, which makes it valuable for students of translation and literary history
- It is an enjoyable read with suspense, humour and moral reflection
- It has been used for generations by learners who want to improve their Urdu
Who should read this book
- Students of Urdu literature at school, college and university level
- Readers who enjoy classical tales and storytelling traditions
- Teachers who want a classic for the classroom or a reading circle
- Anyone who wants to learn the rhythm of good Urdu prose
- Book lovers in Kashmir and across India building an Urdu library
How to read Bagh O Bahar
Take the book slowly, one story at a time. Keep a pencil nearby to mark words and phrases you wish to remember, and use a good dictionary for older expressions. Read passages aloud, because Mir Amman wrote in a voice meant to be heard. If you are studying the text, write a short summary of every section in your own words and note how the stories connect to the frame. If your edition has an introduction or notes, read them after the first chapter so that you understand the background without losing the pleasure of the tale. As with any course text, check your teacher’s prescribed edition before you buy.
A classic for the family shelf
Bagh O Bahar is the kind of book that can be taken down again and again. It belongs on a shelf next to the works of Mir, Ghalib and Premchand, and it makes a sincere gift for a student, a teacher or a friend who loves the Urdu language.
Edition details
Title: Bagh O Bahar. Author: Mir Amman Dehlavi. Language: Urdu. First published in Calcutta in 1804 as a retelling of the Persian Qissa Chahar Darvesh. For the publisher, editor, notes, number of pages and other details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Bagh O Bahar? Mir Amman Dehlavi.
What does the name mean? It means “Garden and Spring”. The English title is “The Tale of the Four Dervishes”.
Is it based on an older story? Yes, it is an Urdu retelling of the Persian tale Qissa Chahar Darvesh.
Is it written in Urdu? Yes.
How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.
Can I check the details of the copy in stock? Yes, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.
Looking for more Urdu books like this? Browse our Urdu Literature collection or explore all Literature & Fiction. Follow Lafz Bookstore on Instagram for new arrivals and book recommendations.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Dispatch
Orders are dispatched the same day.
Delivery time
- Srinagar: within 1 day
- Rest of Jammu & Kashmir: within 3 days
- Rest of India: 3–10 days, depending on the location
Payment
Prepaid orders get 5% off with coupon code PREPAID. For Cash on Delivery, please message us on WhatsApp (99065 23492).
Shipping charges, if any, are shown at checkout. If an item becomes unavailable after you order, we will let you know and refund it the way you paid.
Full details: Delivery Policy · Refund Policy
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