Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

Hugely popular in Mushairas for his extra-ordinary recitation.

Prominent Contemporary poet and a friend of Mirza Ghalib. He was also a High Court lawyer who also served as Honorary Magistrate at Agra

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".

Desciple of Dagh Dehlavi and the younger brother of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan.

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

Famous for his sher, 'Baith jaata hun jahan chhanv ghani hoti hai.'