Poets/Writers From Delhi

First Poet of Rekhta/Hindvi. Musician and Disciple of Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia. Known for his "pahelis", which form part of Indian folklore. He is famous for inventing two most important musical instruments tabla & sitar. Wrote "Ze-hal-e-miskin…" one of the earliest prototypes of Urdu ghazal written in Persian & Hindvi.

Poet laureate of the Mughal Court and mentor of Bahadur Shah Zafar. His 'poetic' rivalry with Ghalib is well known.

Religious scholar of Sufistic temperament who was assassinated due to religious reasons

Beloved disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya and clelebrated Sufi poet of Persian and Urdu. Also highly skilled in music, famous as Tuti-e-Hind.

Delhi-based poet, once associated with All India Radio's Persian service

Legendary Persian poet of the Sabak-e-Hindi style of poetry.

Last of classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness of words (idioms/ phrases).

Elder son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz who greatly fostered Sufism and had friendly ties with Sikh Gurus.

Noted Sufi poet with a deep sense of Music.

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