A series of ethyl 1 substituted benzoyl 5 methylpyrrolo 1,2 a quinoline 3 carboxylates 4a f and dimethyl 1 substituted benzoyl 5 methylpyrrolo 1,2 a quinoline 2,3 dicarboxylates 4g k have been synthesized and evaluated for their anti tubercular TB activities against H37Rv