Famous Poets and Writers of Bihar and Their Works (Up to 2000)

I. Ancient and Classical Period

1. Valmiki

Language: Sanskrit

Region: Valmiki Nagar (present-day Bihar–UP region)Works:

• Ramayana (Bala Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Aranya Kanda, Kishkindha Kanda, Sundara Kanda, Yuddha Kanda, Uttara Kanda)

2. Vatsyayana

Language: Sanskrit

Region: PataliputraWorks:

• Kamasutra

3. Aryabhata

Language: Sanskrit

Region: PataliputraWorks:

• Aryabhatiya
  • Gitikapada
  • Ganitapada
  • Kalakriyapada
  • Golapada

4. Ashvaghosha

Language: Sanskrit

Region: MagadhaWorks:

• Buddhacharita
• Saundarananda
• Sariputra Prakarana

II. Medieval Period (Maithili, Apabhramsha)

5. Vidyapati

Language: Maithili, Sanskrit

Title: Maithili Kavi Kokil

Region: MithilaWorks:

• Padavali
• Kirtilata
• Kirti-Pataka
• Likhanavali
• Purush Pariksha
• Gangavakyaavali
• Varsha Kritya
• Durga Bhakti Tarangini

6. Jyotirishwar Thakur

Language: Maithili

Region: MithilaWorks:

• Varna Ratnakar
• Dhurtasamagama
• Krityachintamani

III. Modern Hindi Literature (19th–20th Century)

7. Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’

Language: Hindi

Title: Rashtrakavi

Birthplace: Simaria, BegusaraiPoetry Works:

• Rashmirathi
• Kurukshetra
• Urvashi
• Parashuram Ki Pratiksha
• Hunkaar
• Renuka
• Dwandgeet
• Neel Kusum
• Sanskiti Ke Chaar Adhyay

Prose Works:

• Sanskriti Ke Chaar Adhyay
• Mitti Ki Or
• Sahitya Aur Samaj

8. Nagarjun (Vaidyanath Mishra)

Language: Hindi, Maithili

Birthplace: MadhubaniPoetry:

• Yugal Charan
• Ratri Ke Rup
• Satrange Pankhon Wali
• Tumne Kaha Tha
• Khichdi Viplav Dekha Humne

Novels:

• Balchanma
• Ratinath Ki Chachi
• Baba Batesarnath

Essays & Travelogues:

• Patna Mein Padhe Likhe Log

9. Phanishwar Nath ‘Renu’

Language: Hindi

Birthplace: ArariaNovels:

• Maila Aanchal
• Parti Parikatha
• Juloos
• Diwakar

Short Story Collections:

• Thumri
• Akeli
• Adim Ratri Ki Mahak

Essays:

• Van Tulsi Ki Gandh

10. Shivpujan Sahai

Language: HindiWorks:

• Dehati Duniya
• Smritishesh
• Meri Jivan Gatha
• Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas (editorial contribution)

IV. Bhojpuri Literature

11. Bhikhari Thakur

Language: Bhojpuri

Title: Shakespeare of Bhojpuri

Region: SaranPlays and Folk Works:

• Bidesiya
• Gabarghichor
• Beti Bechwa
• Kaljug Prem
• Balam Pardesiya
• Nanad Bhojai

V. Urdu Literature of Bihar

12. Abdul Qavi Desnavi

Language: UrduWorks:

• Ghalib Ki Hayat
• Urdu Adab Ki Tareekh
• Bihar Mein Urdu Adab

13. Kalim Ajiz

Language: Urdu

Birthplace: NalandaPoetry Collections:

• Wo Jo Shaayad Aaye
• Jab Fasl-e-Gul Aayi Thi
• Dard Aashna

VI. Women Writers of Bihar (Up to 2000)

14. Usha Kiran Khan

Language: Hindi, MaithiliWorks:

• Bhamati
• Peeli Aandhi
• Chhaya Ke Baad

15. Manju Jha

Language: MaithiliWorks:

• Kathakali
• Samay Sakshi

VII. Summary Table (Language-wise)

Examination Relevance (BPSC)

• Highest frequency: Vidyapati, Dinkar, Nagarjun, Renu, Bhikhari Thakur
• Common questions:
  • Match author with complete works
  • Identify language and region
  • Chronological arrangement