Paheli

Prominent Urdu poet popular for children's poetry.

First poet of Rekhta/Hindvi, musician, and disciple of Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia. Known for his "pahelis," which form part of Indian folklore. He is famous for inventing two of the most important musical instruments, tabla and sitar. Wrote "Ze-hal-e-miskin…" one of the earliest prototypes of Urdu ghazal written in Persian and Hindvi.

Journalist and poet, known for his children's literature.

Famous for his ghazal 'Go zara si baat par barson ke yaraane gai,' sung by many singers.

One of the greatest 18th-century poets, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Prominent scholar, linguist, translator, and poet who rendered the Oxford Dictionary into Urdu.