The first ever Educational and Literary Movement in Sindhi Literature
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Sindh has an ancient history that has spread over the centuries. The history of Sindh kept changing but the civilization of Sindh has maintained its distinct character and identity. In this regard, it may be pointed out that the history of the literature of Sindh is also spread over centuries and has a distinct character and place. In that respect, 1500 to 1843 period is regarded as the classical period of Sindhi Literature, which mainly represents the central role of the Sufi poets like Kazi Kadan, Shah Karim, Shah Latif, and Sachal Sarmast. In Sindh, the influence of Persian language from Arghun dynasty (1520-1555), Tarkhan dynasty (1555-1592) to Mughal Period (1592-1700), and also in the Kalhora Dynasty (1700-1782) changed the minds of Sindhi scholars. In the "Golden Age" of the Kalhora period, the poetic period called 'Kabit in Hindi of the lines ending in ‘Aliful-Ishba’, was made popular by Makhdum Abul Hassan of Thattvi, Makhdum Mohammad Hashim, Makhdum Ziauddin, Makhdum Abdullah Mondhiro, and other group members. They revolted against the undue and excessive pressure of the Persians in terms of language, literature, and education. This research paper demonstrates that it was the first-ever movement in the history of Sindhi Literature and language, which brought purposeful results in the history of Sindh. They wrote important books on the principles and injunctions of Islam which still continue to be the reference and basic source books. In this research paper, I highlight this movement’s prevalence whom I have identified as the first-ever educational and literary movement in the history of Sindh.
Keywords: Sindhi Literature, History, Literary movements.
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