Here are ten popular Urdu novels that are often considered to be among the best:
- Aag Ka Darya by Qurratulain Hyder
- Manto Ke So Afsanay by Saadat Hasan Manto
- Godaan by Munshi Premchand
- Aatish-e-Ishq by Naseem Hijazi
- Dast-e-Saba by Qurratulain Hyder
- Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
- Haalim by Nimra Ahmed
- Makaan by Premchand
- The Thief of Baghdad by Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi
- Mirat-ul-Uroos by Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa
It is important to note that this is just a selection of popular Urdu novels and there are many other great novels in the language. The ranking of the best novels is subjective and can vary based on personal preferences.