Popular Urdu Poets Of Medieval Era

April9,2024

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Often referred to as the "father of Urdu poetry," Amir Khusro was a prolific poet, musician, and scholar. He is credited with the development of the Khari Boli dialect

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Amir Khusro (1253-1325)

While Mir Taqi Mir straddles the line between the medieval and modern periods, his influence on Urdu poetry is immense.

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Mir Taqi Mir (1723-1810)

A renowned Sufi poet, Mirza Bedil's poetry delves into the complexities of the human condition and the spiritual journey.

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Mirza Bedil (1644-1721)

Mirza Muhammad Rafi Sauda, known simply as Sauda, was a master of classical Urdu poetry during the Mughal era. 

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Sauda (1713-1780)

A prominent Sufi poet and mystic, Khwaja Mir Dard's poetry explores themes of divine love, spiritual enlightenment, and the quest for inner peace. 

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Khwaja Mir Dard (1721-1785)

As the founder of the Deccani Urdu poetry tradition, Quli Qutb Shah, the ruler of the Golconda Sultanate, made significant contributions to Urdu literature.

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Quli Qutb Shah (1565-1611)

A pioneer of Urdu poetry in Delhi, Wali Mohammed Wali is credited with popularizing the ghazal form in the Urdu language. 

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Wali Mohammed Wali (1667-1707)

Although he lived in the transitional period between the medieval and modern eras, Momin Khan Momin's contribution to Urdu poetry is significant.

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Momin Khan Momin (1801-1852)

A prominent poet of the Delhi School, Mir Hasan Dehlavi's poetry reflects the cultural and literary milieu of 18th-century Delhi. His ghazals and masnavis are admired for their linguistic richness

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Mir Hasan Dehlavi (1700-1786)