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 prominent medieval Sufi poet and mystic, Fard Faqir was a resident of Gujarat. Numerous kafi compositions attributed to him are documented. Fard Faqir is recognized as a socially conscious poet.
1720-1790
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
A renowned Punjabi Sufi Qissakar (narrative poet), Mian Muhammad Bakhsh is regarded as the author of the greatest Qissa in Punjabi literature, Saiful Malook. This Qissa is also considered a profound treasury of mystical insight (ma‘rifat).
1830-1907
1627-1702
Famous medieval Sufi poet and mystic. Syed Miran Shah belonged to Jalandhar. He composed kafis, ghazals, baits, and deodh.
1839-1925
