Barah Maaha

A renowned poet, short story writer, novelist, and prose writer. She was honored with the Padma Vibhushan and the Jnanpith Award. The celebrated poem “Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu”

A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic. His famous writings include Roshan Dil, Kasabnama Bafindgan, Siharfian, and Baramah.

A famous medieval poet, the founder of Sikhism, the first Guru, and a thinker. Among his compositions are Japji, Sidh Gosht, Asa Di Vaar, Dakhni Oankar, and many other writings.

An important qissa writer of the 19th century. At a time when the glory of qissa poetry was fading, he immortalized this love story forever by writing the qissa “Sohni Mahiwal.”

A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic who raised his voice against religious extremism and traditional rigidity. He is famous for his kafis.

Famous medieval Sufi poet and mystic. Syed Miran Shah belonged to Jalandhar. He composed kafis, ghazals, baits, and deodh.