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Bulleh Shah

Known for vernacular poetry, social critique, and mystical longing.

1091-1171 AH / 1680-1757 CEPunjabPoet and spiritual writer

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Bulleh Shah Poet and spiritual writer

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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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1091-1171 AH / 1680-1757 CE

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