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Akbar Allahabadi

**Akbar Allahabadi (1846-1921)**: Born as Syed Akbar Hussain, he was an Urdu poet known for his satirical and humorous poetry, often critiquing societal norms and British colonialism.

Akbar dabe nahi kisi sultan ki fauj se
Log kehte hain badalta hai zamaana sab ko
Rehta hai ibaadat mein humein maut ka khatka
Aayi hogi kisi ko hijr mein maut
Jo kaha maine ke pyaar aata hai mujh ko tum par
Maz'habi behas maine ki hi nahi
Haya se sar jhuka lena, ada se muskara dena
Hum kya kahen ahbaab kya kaar-namaayaan kar gaye
Ishq naazuk mizaaj hai be-had
Ham aah bhi karte hain to ho jaate hain badnaam