Mirza Ghalib is widely regarded as the father of modern Urdu poetry for his innovative use of language and imagery.

Epic is not a major genre of Urdu literature, as it is more commonly found in other literary traditions.

Sarojini Naidu is known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her melodious and evocative poetry in Urdu.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz is renowned for his revolutionary and progressive poetry, often addressing social and political issues.

Umrao Jaan Ada is a classic Urdu novel by Mirza Hadi Ruswa, depicting the life and experiences of a courtesan in Lucknow.

Sajjad Zaheer is credited with founding the Progressive Writers' Movement in Urdu literature, which aimed to promote social and political consciousness through writing.

Allama Iqbal is renowned for his philosophical and mystical poetry, often exploring themes of self-discovery and spirituality.

Anarkali is a renowned Urdu drama by Agha Hashar Kashmiri, based on the tragic love story of Anarkali and Prince Salim.

Allama Iqbal is often referred to as the 'Poet of the East' for his profound and influential poetry, which resonated across the Muslim world.

Josh Malihabadi is known for his patriotic and nationalist poetry, often expressing his love for India and its people.

Toba Tek Singh is a renowned Urdu short story collection by Saadat Hasan Manto, exploring the themes of partition and its impact on human lives.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is regarded as the 'Father of Urdu Prose' for his contributions to the development of modern Urdu prose and his efforts to promote Urdu as a literary language.

Josh Malihabadi is renowned for his humorous and satirical poetry, often using wit and irony to comment on social and political issues.

Ek Gadhe Ki Sarguzasht is a classic Urdu novel by Krishan Chander, narrating the story of a donkey and its experiences in human society.

Begum Akhtar is widely regarded as the 'Queen of Urdu Ghazal' for her exceptional talent in singing ghazals and her contributions to the genre.