Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

Most famous Urdu poet writing poetry for children.

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

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 and trend-setter classical poets from Lucknow. Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.

One of the postmodernist story writers; author of several books of criticism.