Who among the following wrote the poem, Subh-e Azadi?
✓ Correct answer: b) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
ExplanationFaiz Ahmed Faiz (1911–1984) was one of the most celebrated Urdu poets of the 20th century.He was a prominent figure in progressive literature and a vocal advocate for social justice, human rights, and anti-imperialism.The poem "Subh-e- Azadi" (Dawn of Freedom) was written by Faiz in 1947 which reflects on the partition of India and the bittersweet nature of independence.The poem captures the disillusionment and pain of partition, juxtaposing the joy of freedom with the tragedy of communal violence and displacement.The opening lines of the poem, "Ye daagh daagh ujala, ye shab-gazida sahar" (This stained light, this night-bitten dawn), are iconic and encapsulate the mixed emotions of the time.276
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