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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 ghazal "Sarakti jaye hai rukh se naqaab aahista aahista".
One of the leading pre-modern poets at lucknow, contemporary of Jigar Moradabadi.
Well-known poet; wrote ghazals, nazms and rubais prortraying romantic feelings and acute social consciousness
Famous for his ghazal " ai jazba-e-dil gar main chahun har cheez muqaabil aa jaye" sung by many singers.
Last of classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness of words (idioms/ phrases).
A poet of repute, disciple of Ameer Meenai; also wrote a novel called Dard-e-Dil
Desciple of Dagh Dehlavi and the younger brother of Maulana Ahmad Raza Khan.
Freedom fighter, member of constituent assembly which drafted Indian Constitution. He gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" during freedom movement. He was a devotee of Shri Krishna. He wrote the famous ghazal "chupke chupke raat din".
One of the most prominent Pakistani poets, famous for his cultural romanticism.
Renowned Urdu scholar famous for his works on Iqbal. Wrote the first National Anthem of Pakistan.
One of the most prominent pre-modern poets who enjoyed stunning popularity and fan-following.
One of the prominent leaders of indian freedom movement.
One of the greatest Urdu poets. Known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (God of Poetry)
One of the most prolific 18th century poets, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.
Well-known poet known for his poetry on wine, though he is said to have never touched wine.
Prominent later-classical poet who was related to Nawab of Loharu. His name was suggested by Mirza Ghalib. He was son-in-law of Dagh Dehlavi
Prominent humour writer, novelist, journalist, columnist who enjoyed wide popularity in the subcontinent. Honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
