A renowned medieval Sufi poet, Ali Haidar was a contemporary of Bulleh Shah and a politically conscious voice of his time. His poetic expression is marked by a profound yearning of divine love (Ishq) and a distinct influence of the Multani dialect, which lends his verses a unique regional and emotional texture.
1690-1785
A renowned medieval Sufi poet and spiritual ascetic. His full name was Fariduddin Mas‘ud. He is counted among the earliest poets of Punjabi literature.
1173-1266
A renowned medieval Sufi poet and mystic who raised his voice against religious extremism and traditional rigidity. He is famous for his kafis.
1680-1758
