REKHTA EXPLORER
Explore a wide range of poetry and prose content on Rekhta that is classified into 52 different content types (sinf). All the content on the Rekhta repository can be explored systematically using the Rekhta Explorer.
Mirza Ghalib
The preeminent Urdu and Persian poet of the late Mughal era whose revolutionary ghazals explore the depths of human suffering, philosophy, and unrequited love. His mastery of complex metaphors continues to define the pinnacle of classical shayari.
Mir Taqi Mir
Widely celebrated as one of the founding pillars of the Urdu language, Mir's poetry is renowned for its poignant simplicity, melancholy, and intense emotional resonance. Even contemporaries like Ghalib held his lyrical genius in the highest regard.
Allama Iqbal
A visionary philosopher, scholar, and poet whose powerful Persian and Urdu works galvanized intellectual awakening and self-hood across South Asia. His stirring nazms bridge spiritual depth with a call for dynamic human action.
POETRY
Read 34 different types of shayari content including Ghazals, Qita, Rekhti, Masnavi, Geet and many more.
Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bahut nikle mere arman, lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Ranjish Hi Sahi
Ranjish hi sahi, dil hi dukhane ke liye aa Aa phir se mujhe chhod ke jaane ke liye aa
Woh Humsafar Tha
Woh humsafar tha magar us se humnawai na thi Ke dhoop chhaon ka alam raha judai na thi
Patta Patta Boota Boota
Patta patta, boota boota haal hamara jaane hai Jaane na jaane gul hi na jaane, baag saara jaane hai
PROSE
Read 15 types of prose categories (sinf) like short stories (afsaane), articles, interviews, quotes and many more
Short Stories
Discover the most elaborate set of the choicest Urdu short stories ever written.
Afsanche
"Afsanche" is a genre of Urdu prose in which a story is expressed in a very concise and brief manner, using minimal words.
Humour And Satire
"Humour and Satire" in Urdu is called Tanz-o-Mazaah. This genre of Urdu literature stems from the inequalities of society and is conveyed in satire.
Drama
A form of literary work that encompasses plays and theatrical performances. It explores various themes, emotions, and societal issues, offering a platform for artistic expression and social commentary.
Khake
"Khaka" or literary sketch is short prose narrative, often an entertaining account of some aspect of Urdu culture written by literary luminary.
KHud-Navisht Savaaneh
"Khud Navisht Savaaneh" is a literary work where the author narrates their own life experiences, thoughts, or emotions, providing a personal account of their journey or reflections. It is a form of self-expression and introspection in Urdu literature.
REKHTA FOR POETS
Access tools and resources needed for poets to write Urdu poetry
Rekhta's Taqti
Rekhta's Taqti application allows you to do taqti (scansion) of your sher or ghazal. Taqti means scanning the verses of poetry to identify the rhythmic structure and meter accurately.
Qaafiya Dictionary
Explore a vast library of over 10,000+ words derived from an extensive collection of 70,000 Ghazals that are available on Rekhta for refined composition.