Poets/Writers From Faizabad

One of the most prominent classical poets at Lucknow, who excelled in Mersia poetry, was a contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.

Prominent 18th-century poet, contemporary of Mir Taqi Mir.

Begum Akhtar, also known as Mallika-e-Ghazal, was an eminent multi-genre Hindustani classical music singer. She was posthumously honored with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib, Aatish was one of the shining stars of 19th-century Urdu Ghazal.

One of the most prominent and trend-setting classical poets from Lucknow. Contemporary of Mirza Ghalib.

Known for depicting romantic encounters with the beloved in lurid details, he lost his eyesight in the prime of youth.

Nawab of Awadh.

Popular poet in mushairas, who is remembered for striking a rare balance between artistic depth and wide popular appeal.

Nawab of Awadh Asif-ud-Dola's cousin and a prominent poet of his time.

Renowned later classical poet of Lucknow who had also written many oft-quoted shers.

Prominent post-modern poet from Mumbai, having an unconventional style.

Leading early 20th-century poet. Famous for his Nazm on Ramayan. Wrote the oft-quoted sher 'Zindagi kya hai anasir men zahur-e-tartib…'.

Ijaz Hussain Hazravi is a ghazal singer from Pakistan. He was the disciple of the revered Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. His ghazals were based on thumri, interspersed with sargam.

A celebrated poet, an emerging critic, and a dedicated mentor. He is also engaged in teaching the fine technicalities and delicate intricacies of Urdu script and poetry.

Eldest son of Mir Anis and a prominent poet of Marsiya.

Renowned Urdu fiction writer, novelist, and one of the pioneers of the Progressive Writers’ Movement in the subcontinent.

Poet, critic, and educationist, he also served as the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University.

Nawab of Lucknow, a pupil of Aatish.

Pre-modern poet, spent his life in the literary circles of Lucknow.