Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

One of most firebrand poets of Lucknow. Contemporary of Meer Taqi Meer. His rivalry with Mushafi is well-recorded. He had also written rekhta poetry and 'Raani Ketki ki kahani" in prose.

Considered to be the foremost poet of mathnawi.

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

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 Miir Taqi Miir.Famous for his poems on Holi, Diwali and other festivals.

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

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

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

Well-known Sanskrit scholar, Sahitya Academy award winner.

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

One of 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 & revolutionary poetry. He was maternal Uncle to film lyricist Jawed Akhtar.

A prominent poet of Lucknow, son of Mirza Dabeer, 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 constituent assembly which drafted Indian Constitution. He gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" during 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-setter 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. Lost his eye sight 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 subcontinient.

Prominent 19th Century poet at Lucknow.

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

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

Prominent poet of 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.

Famous for his ghazal "Divaron se mil kar rona achcha lagta hai".

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

One of the founders of Urdu literary criticism, great historian, religious scholar, political thinker and poet famous for his work on Persian poetry Sher-ul-Ajam.

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

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

Poet of humour & satire.

Known for his emotional intensity tinged with irony

Well-known poet and critic known for his book 'Do Adabi School'

Famous for his musical play 'Inder Sabha', contemporary of the last Nawab of Avadh, wajid Ali Shah.

A multi-faceted personality who was apart from being a religious scholar and freedom fighter had also been a poet reflecting Sufistic bohimianism

Nawab of Awadh

One of the most prominent masters of Classical ghazal from Lucknow

Prominent 19th century poet, disciple of Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali and Daagh Dehelvi, served as a magistr

One of the most prominent contemporary ghazal poets in India

One of the most powerful campaigners of Hindi revivalism who wrote Urdu ghazals in classical style.

A poet of repute, disciple of Ameer Meenai; also wrote a novel called Dard-e-Dil