1829 (Lucknow) – 1900 (Hyderabad) • Master of Language
"A deeply respected scholar, practicing Sufi, and an expert lexicographer, Ameer Minai is famous for compiling the monumental, though incomplete, Urdu dictionary 'Ameer-ul-Lughat'. He served as a crucial bridge between the distinct literary cultures of Lucknow and Delhi. His poetry is characterized by being highly polished, sophisticated, and musically brilliant. Despite composing in the golden era dominated by giants like Ghalib and Daagh Dehlvi, Minai held his own, earning immense respect for his pristine language and classic romantic sensibilities."