INDEX OF Poets

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 masnavi

Prominent later classical poet and a beloved desciple of Ghalib.

One of the greatest Urdu poets. Known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (God of Poetry)

Legendary Urdu poet occupying a place of pride in worldwide literature. One of the most quotable poets having couplets for almost all situations of life

One of the greatest 18th century poets. Contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir

Contemporary of Ghalib and Zauq. Also a physician, astrologer and chess player. Mirza Ghalib is said to have offered his complete Divan for his sher "Tum mere paas hote ho goya, Jab koi doosra nahin hota"

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