Hindi Diwas: Famous Hindi poets to know
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Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
Best known for her groundbreaking composition ‘Jhansi ki Rani’, poet Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was also actively involved in India’s freedom struggle.
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Bharatendu Harishchandra
An Indian poet, writer and playwright, he wrote on themes ranging from spirituality to social issues. He is a key figure of Hindi literature and Hindi theatre.
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Mahadevi Verma
She was a notable figure in Hindi literature. Considered one of the four pillars of the Chhayawadi movement of literature, she is often hailed as ‘Modern Mira’.
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Ramdhari SIngh DInkar
Known by his pen name Dinkar, he was a Hindi-language poet, essayist and an active part of India`s freedom struggle. He is known for his nationalistic poetry.
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Harivansh Rai Bachchan
He is one of the most known poets of modern Hindi literature, with many of his poems still resonating with and being recited by new generations.
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