INDEX OF Poets

Progressive poet & lyricist. Father of noted lyricist Jawed Akhtar

Prominent contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir. Known for depiction of physicality in his romantic poetry

Renowned Urdu scholar famous for his works on Iqbal. Wrote the first National Anthem of Pakistan.

Famous for his Rubai's and long poem on Gautam Budha.

Known for his role in Independence struggle, Urdu academics and literature

One of the most prominent later classical poets at Lucknow who was associated with Rampur State.

One of the most popular post-classical poets and disciple of Ameer Minai and succeeded Dagh as court poet of Hyderabad.

One of most prominent post-modern Pakistani poets, known for the uniqueness of his poetic experience.