Also, he was famous for his traditional style. Moreover, he was the renowned poet of his time. One of them is Kishin Chand (1885 – 1947). They presented their work on the pattern of Persian poetry. Many Sindhi poets emerged in different eras. Further, his Diwan-e-Gul consisted of 175 Ghazals on the Persian patterns. Khalifa Gul Mohammad (1809-1856) was the pioneer of Sindhi poetry. In addition, Sachal and Sami were two great poets of that era. However, the masterwork of Sindhi literature was Shah Abdul Latif‘s Shah-jo-Risalo which was produced in the 18th century. The earliest record of the Sindhi language can be found in the era of Shah Abdul Karim (1538 – 1625). If we talk about poetry, we can see a fusion of classical and modern poetry in Sindh, and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is its prime example. The beginning of Sindhi literature can be traced back to the 11th century. Sindhi literature was used primarily in Pakistan and India. To challenge power, oppression as well as suppression, Sindhi poets used poetry and music.įurthermore, various issues have been discussed and raised through poetry in Sindh.

Moreover, the fight for the land converted to the form of poetry and music which gave rise to the poetry of resistance in Sindh. The struggle to preserve language and culture can be seen in Sindhi poetry. Sindh has a history of colonialism and its poetry and literature also reflect this conflict. So, Sindhi poetry is also incomplete in connecting it to the motherland.įrom poets like Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai and Sachal Sarmast and even today, this love for the land can’t be denied. Also, provides them with water in the form of the Indus River. A mother who feeds them with her rich agricultural resources. But for Sindhi poets, their love for the land comes first.įor the people of Sindh, their land is like their mothers. Most poets link their poetry to expressions of love for God or human beings. Famous poets of Sindh An introduction to Sindhi PoetryĮvery poet describes his/her poetry in different ways.

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