Poets/Writers From Agra

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

Legendary Urdu poet occupying a place of pride in worldwide literature. One of the most quotable poets, having couplets for almost all situations of life.

A renowned classical poet, religious scholar of Sufistic temperament, who was assassinated due to religious reasons.

Prominent classical poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlavi, reflecting all the values of romantic bohemianism of classical Urdu ghazal.

Poet and literary journalist, edited prominent journals like 'Nasheman', 'Mashriq', and 'Nai Qadrein'; published several books of poetry and prose.

Leading classical Urdu poet. Contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Prominent Urdu poet who edited the literary journal 'Shaair'. Son of Seemab Akbarabadi.

A great scholar of poetry and prose in Urdu and Persian. Retired university lecturer.

Included as one of the most representative poets, also famous for translations of English dramas.

Prominent later-classical poet / known for his couplet - ‘Bade ghaur se sun raha tha zamana….

One of the most prominent pre-modern Urdu Poets, having hundreds of disciples.

A Sufi poet associated with a renowned Sufi order from Bihar.

Sudhir Narayan is a well-known ghazal singer of the Agra Gharana. He was trained by the late Ustad Shabbir Ahmed Khan.

An Indian spiritual guru and founder of Radha Soami.