Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

One of the most firebrand poets of Lucknow, contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer. His rivalry with Mushafi is well-recorded. Also wrote Rekhti poetry and "Raani Ketki ki Kahani" in prose.

One of the most prominent classical poets at Lucknow, who excelled in Mersia poetry, was a contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.

Immensely successful poet, particularly renowned for his Masnavis, whose most celebrated work is Sihar-ul-Bayan. His other notable contributions include his Diwan of Ghazals and Tazkira-i-Shora-i-Urdu, a biographical compendium of Urdu poets written in Persian.

One of the greatest Urdu poets, known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (God of Poetry).

One of the greatest 18th-century poets, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

One of the most prolific 18th-century poets, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

One of the most prominent classical Urdu poets who wrote extensively on Indian culture & festivals, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, famous for his poems on Holi, Diwali, and Lord Krishna.

Prominent 18th-century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Poet, fiction writer, and one of the leading Urdu critics.

A prominent scholar, author, translator, and novelist of the twentieth century had a keen eye on the socio-cultural life of Lucknow.

The greatest Urdu poet of humour and satire, who was a Sessions judge at Allahabad.

Prominent poet, well-known Sanskrit scholar, and Sahitya Academy award winner.

Leading poet who taught Urdu literature at AMU, Aligarh, also published a literary magazine 'Daairay'.

One of the leading pre-modern poets known for the mystic content of his poetry, close associate of Jigar Moradabadi.

One of the most famous Progressive poets known for romantic and revolutionary poetry. He was the maternal uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, is also known for his book on 'Arooz' called 'Miqyas-ul-Ashaar'.

Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib, Aatish was one of the shining stars of 19th-century Urdu Ghazal.

Freedom fighter, member of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Indian Constitution. He gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" during the freedom movement. He was a devotee of Shri Krishna. He wrote the famous ghazal "Chupke Chupke Raat Din".

One of the most prominent and trend-setting classical poets from Lucknow. Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.

One of the most prominent modern poets, famous for his neo-classical poetry.

Most famous Urdu poet writing poetry for children.

One of the most prominent pre-modern poets who enjoyed stunning popularity and fan following.

Known for depicting romantic encounters with the beloved in lurid details, he lost his eyesight in the prime of youth.

Prominent saint-poet of the Nirguna tradition of medieval Bhakti literature. Known for his rebellious views on caste and untouchability.

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu criticism in the subcontinent.

Prominent 19th-century poet at Lucknow.

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir, who had deep involvement with Sufism, died and was buried at the shrine of Sheikh Saleem Chishte, Agra.

Most prominent Urdu poet writing elegies.

Prominent classical poet who was part of the first war of independence in 1857.

A renowned historian, expert in prosody and linguistics, famous for his book “Bahr-ul-Fasahat

Prominent poet of the Rampur style who was described by Mirza Ghalib as 'Mir of Rampur'.

One of the most celebrated 19th-century Lucknow poets, author of the renowned masnavi Gulzaar-e-Naseem.

The first prominent Hindi-Urdu fiction writer who gave artistic expression to social concerns through his novel and stories.

A stylist fiction writer, journalist, and the author of 'Laila ke Khutoot' and 'Majnun ki Diary'

A scholar known for Urdu orthography and grammar, and for editing classical texts

Well-known poet known for his poetry on wine, though he is said to have never touched wine.

Eminent intellectual, statesman, and educationist. Founder of Aligarh Muslim University.

One of the representative poets of the Lucknow school and a disciple of Aatish.

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.

A well-known poet of mystical thoughts.

A prominent poet and scholar of Lucknow, a disciple of Dagh and Natiq Gulawathhi, known for his annotations of Ghalib and Hafiz, and editing the works of the earliest women poets of Urdu.

A distinguished Islamic scholar, unparalleled literary writer, elegy poet, autobiographer, great columnist, journalist, and commentator of the Quran.