Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' (रामधारी सिंह दिनकर) (1908 - April 24, 1974) was one of the most famous modern Hindi poets. He emerged as a rebellious poet with his nationalist poetry in pre-Independence days.

Dinkar was born at the Simariya village in Munger district of Bihar. As a student, Dinkar's favorite subjects were history, politics and philosophy. He studied Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Urdu and English literature. Dinkar was greatly influenced by Iqbal, Rabindranath Tagore, Keats and Milton.

In his early days, Dinkar supported the revolutionary movement during the Indian Independence struggle. But later, he became a Gandhian . However, he used to call himself a 'Bad Gandhian' because he supportee the feelings of indignation and revenge among the youth. In Kurukshetra, he accepts that the war is destructive, but says that it is necessary for the protection of freedom.

Dinkar was awarded the Jnanpith Award for Urvashi.

Major poetical works

Renuka, Hunkaar, Dwandwageet, Saamdheni, Rasavanti, Baapu, Kurukshetra, Rashmirahi, Urvashi, Dhoop aur Dhuan, Itihaas ke aansoo, Neel Kusum.