Poets/Writers From Patna

A renowned poet who gives creative expression to the fusion of classical awareness and contemporary sensibility.

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir who had written a masnavi called 'Khwab-e-Hasrat'.

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, writing poetry at far-off Azimabad in Delhi style.

Widely regarded as a classical poet in the tradition of Mir Taqi Mir, he is a versatile literary figure who wrote poetry, prose, essays, a travelogue, and an autobiography. He received the Padma Shri for his contributions to literature.

"A saviour of the ghazal by imparting it with a new mellowness stimulating perception and lyrical realism", as described by Urdu Scholar Ali Jawad Zaidi. He excelled in Ghazal and Marsiya compositions.

One of the most inspiring pre-modern poets who laid foundations for the modern ghazal. Known for his sustained denunciation of Mirza Ghalib and contemporary poetry in Lucknow.

Well-known poet from Kolkata, wrote Ghazal, Nazm, and Rubai; published several collections of poetry for children, also edited several literary journals.

Prolific Urdu humour poet of classical mould with a perfect command of language and medium.

Famous for his trend-setting book on criticism, 'Kaashif-ul-Haqaaiq'.

Prominent poet of New Nazm.

One of the most prominent disciples of Mir Taqi Mir.

Translator, poet, and compiler and researcher of the ‘Kulliyat-e-Nazeer’.

Prominent progressive story writer, poet, and playwright.

One of the prominent poets of the new generation, the portrayal of serious themes, self-awareness, and delicate emotions in poetry.

A renowned Islamic scholar, orator, poet, and researcher from Pakistan, famous for his eloquent speeches.

One of the remarkable women poets in india.

One of the most respectable poets of Azimabad (Patna), despite a tough life. Also known as a labour poet.

A renowned historian from Pakistan.