Poets/Writers From Lucknow

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

Considered to be the foremost poet of masnavi

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.

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.

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.

Known for depicting romantic encounters with the beloved in lurid details. Lost his eye sight in the prime of youth

Prominent 19th Century poet at Lucknow.

One of the most celebrated 19th century Lucknow poets, author of the renowned masnavi gulzaar-e-naseem

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

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.

Nawab of Awadh

One of the most prominent contemporary ghazal poets in India

One of the most prominent later classical poets at Lucknow who was associated with Rampur State.

Son of the legendary poet Mir Taqi Mir.

One of the most prominent masters of Classical ghazal from Lucknow

Popular poet having dominating presence in mushairas.

Prominent later classical poet who enjoyed wide popularity

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

Prominent pre-modern poet reflecting shades of modernity