Poets/Writers From Uttar pradesh

Famous for his sher, 'Ye jabr bhi dekha hai taarikh ki nazron ne, lamhon ne khata ki thi sadiyon ne saza payi.'

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

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

Popular poet having dominating presence in mushairas.

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

One of the most prominent Progressive poets. Famous for his widely sung ghazal 'Marne ki duaen kyun maangun…'.

Prominent upcoming poet and critic. Recipient of Sahitya Academy's Yuva Puraskar.

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