Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

The greatest Urdu poet of humour and satire who was a Sessions judge at Allahabad.

One of the most influential Pre-modern poets who paved the way for the modern Urdu ghazal. Known for his perceptive critical comments. Recipient of Gyanpeeth award.

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

Considered to be the foremost poet of mathnawi.

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

One of the most prominent classical Urdu poets who wrote extensively on Indian culture & festivals. Contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir. Famous for his poems on Holi, Diwali and Lord Krishna

Prominent 18th century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Prominent post-modern poet who went missing in 1996

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.

Leading poet who taught Urdu literature at AMU, Aligarh, also published a literary magazine 'Daairay'

One of leading pre-modern poets known for the mystic content of his poetry, close associate of Jigar Moradabadi

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'

Sufi poet famous for his devotional poetry

Prominent Hindi poet and fiction writer of the twentieth century; wrote many popular poems and earned a name for his Hindi ghazal

One of the most prominent post-classical poets famous for his pessimistic view of life.

Prominent desciple of Nasikh who served in the armies of Maratha ruler Yashwant Rao Holkar at Indore and Ghaziuddin Haider, Nawab of Awadh

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

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.

Most famous Urdu poet writing poetry for children.

One of the most prominent pre-modern poets who enjoyed stunning popularity and fan-following.

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

Prominent saint-poet of the Nirguna tradition of medieval Bhakti-literature. Known for his rebellious views on caste and untouchability.

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu criticism in the subcontinient.

Prominent 19th Century poet at Lucknow.

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

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

Prominent classical poet from Lucknow, known for his ghazal 'aake sajjada-nashin qais hua mere baad…'

Prominent classical poet who was part of the first war of independence in 1857.

Prominent short story writer, known for writing fictional narratives of the traditional mores of Lucknowi life and times. Also wrote critical and autobiographical books.

Prominent poet of Rampur style who was described by Mirza Ghalib as 'Mir of Rampur'.

Prominent poet of romantic-sufistic persuasion with lyrical tone.

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

The first prominent Hindi-Urdu fiction writer who gave artistic expression to social concerns through his novel and stories.

Known for Rekhti, a form of Urdu poetry where a poet speaks in language of women.

Translator, Storyteller and poet, Known for his book Fasana-e-Azad

Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.

Well-known poet known for his poetry on wine, though he is said to have never touched wine.

One of the most prominent contemporary poets of the subcontinent. Equally creative in nazm and ghazal

One of the founders of Urdu literary criticism, great historian, religious scholar, political thinker and poet famous for his work on Persian poetry Sher-ul-Ajam.

A prominent story writer, a contemporary of Manto, also known for his radio plays.

One of most outstanding modern poets and critics.