Poets/Writers From Lucknow

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

Poet, Editor of several literary magazines like Khandag-E-Nazar,Zamana Kanpur and Adeeb

Renowned later classical poet of Lucknow who had also written many oft quoted shers

Popular poet having dominating presence in mushairas.

Well-known progressive poet who hailed from Bahraich, a small town in UP, India.

Known for his iconic Masnavi 'Zahr-e-Ishq' a romantic tale written in lyrical verse

Prominent classical poet of Lucknow School/ Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh was his disciple

Nawab of Awadh Asif-ud-dola's cousin and a prominent poet of his time

One of the most prominent masters of Classical ghazal from Lucknow

Son and crown prince of the last nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah

Popular poet who was a necessary presence at Mushairas

Son of the legendary poet Mir Taqi Mir.

Considered to be the foremost poet of mathnawi.

One of the most prominent classical poets at Lucknow, who excelled in Mersia poetry. Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.