Ghazals originated in Persia and were primarily composed in Persian. However, over time, they gained popularity in various regions and languages, including Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Ghazals are traditionally composed of a series of rhyming couplets, with each couplet expressing a complete thought or idea.

Ghazals often revolve around the theme of love, exploring various aspects of romantic relationships, longing, separation, and union.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a Pakistani singer, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and celebrated Ghazal singers of all time.

The Matla is the first couplet of a Ghazal, which sets the tone and theme for the entire composition.

The Misra is the second line of a Ghazal couplet, which completes the thought or idea expressed in the Matla.

Qafia refers to the rhyme scheme used in Ghazals, where the second line of each couplet rhymes with the second line of the following couplet.

Raga is the term used for the melodic framework or scale used in Indian classical music, including Ghazals.

Mirza Ghalib, a renowned Urdu poet, composed several famous Ghazals, including 'Haal-e-Dil Sunaye Na Jaaye'.

Jagjit Singh, a legendary Ghazal singer, composed and sang several popular Ghazals, including 'Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum'.

Mehdi Hassan, a renowned Pakistani Ghazal singer, composed and sang several popular Ghazals, including 'Ranjish Hi Sahi'.

Farida Khanum, a legendary Pakistani Ghazal singer, composed and sang several popular Ghazals, including 'Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo'.

Ghulam Ali, a renowned Pakistani Ghazal singer, composed and sang several popular Ghazals, including 'Chupke Chupke Raat Din'.

Pankaj Udhas, a renowned Indian Ghazal singer, composed and sang several popular Ghazals, including 'Chitthi Aayi Hai'.

Hariharan, a renowned Indian Ghazal singer, composed and sang several popular Ghazals, including 'Mohabbat Karne Wale Kam Na Honge'.