Ghazals
1914 -1976
Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar
1734 -1792
Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir. Known for depiction of physicality in his romantic poetry
1918 -2004
Renowned Urdu scholar famous for his works on Iqbal. Wrote the first National Anthem of Pakistan.
1904
Known for his role in Independence struggle, Urdu academics and literature
1832 -1909
One of the most prominent later classical poets at Lucknow who was associated with Rampur State.
1866 -1946
One of the most popular post-classical poets and disciple of Ameer Minai and succeeded Dagh as court poet of Hyderabad.
