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Urdu poetry
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Urdu poetry

The history of Urdu poetry stretches from the 17th century to the present day. Over this period, Urdu poets have written some of the most beautiful pieces of poetry.

The major genres of poetry found in Urdu are Ghazal, Nazm, Qaseeda, Sehra, Rubai, Noha, Shehr Aashob, Marsia, Qata and Doha.

The most acclaimed Urdu poets include Ghalib, Mir, Iqbal, Faiz, Momin, Sahir, Wali and many more. See List of Urdu poets for a complete list.

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