INDEX OF Poets

Prominent Urdu poet popular for children's poetry.

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.

Poet and writer, known for his critical work on children's literature.

Prominent Pakistani poet and translator translated select works from world literature, including Tagore’s Gitanjali.

Prominent and technically proficient poet from Hyderabad, Deccan; wrote poetry in difficult metres, also known for his Rubais.

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

Known for his emotional intensity tinged with irony.

Known as Shaaʿir-e-Romaan (Poet of Romance), he is a prominent Urdu poet who also edited several literary magazines, including Intikhab, Bahaaristan, Khyaalistan, and Romaan.

One of the greatest Urdu poets, the national poet of Pakistan, who penned 'Saare jahaan se achha Hindostaan hamara' and 'Lab pe aati hai dua ban ke tamanna meri'.

Renowned poet from Kolkata, a poet of ghazal, nazm, and rubai, author of several poetry collections for children, and editor of several literary magazines

One of the founders of Urdu criticism. Outstanding pre-modern poet. Famous for writing Yaadgar-e-Ghalib, the first biography of Mirza Ghalib.

Eminent Urdu poet and contemporary of Dagh Dehlvi. Famous for penning the ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista.".

Prominent poet, known for his Rubaai.

A leading judge of the Allahabad High Court. Member of the 4th Lok Sabha.

Known by the honorary title Allamah Arzoo Lakhnavi, he is an Urdu poet and lyricist who wrote in nearly every genre of Urdu poetry, including Marsiya, Qasida, Masnavi, Rubai, Naat, and chronogram inscriptions. He also wrote radio plays and scripts for several early Urdu films.

Prominent among the later poets of the Lucknow School, known for his individual signature. Also served as Additional Commissioner, Education Minister, Home Minister, and officiating Prime Minister in the Government of Kashmir.

Well-known poet; wrote ghazals, nazms, and rubais portraying romantic feelings and acute social consciousness.

A distinguished poet, researcher, critic, and academic.

Indian poet made experiments in poetical genres.

One of the most prominent progressive poets, known for his pungent intensity.