Literature and poetry

Bulleh Shah

Known for vernacular poetry, social critique, and mystical longing. Bulleh Shah is presented as poet and spiritual writer associated with Punjab. The working chronology for this record is 1091-1171 AH / 1680-1757 CE. Known for vernacular poetry, social critique, and mystical longing.

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Bulleh Shah is presented as poet associated with Punjab. The working chronology for this record is 1091-1171 AH / 1680-1757 CE. Known for vernacular poetry, social critique, and mystical longing. Bulleh Shah is presented as poet and spiritual writer associated with Punjab. The working chronology for this record is 1091-1171 AH / 1680-1757 CE. Known for vernacular poetry, social critique, and mystical longing.

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