Qadir Yaar
Birth
1805
Qadir Yaar was a renowned Sufi qissakar (romantic ballad poet) of the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. By composing the Qissa "Puran Bhagat," he rendered this legendary tale immortal. Verses from this qissa are still remembered orally by the people today. Through this narrative, Qadir Yaar portrayed the human being as a mere puppet in the hands of fate.
