Bhagwan Singh (1850 - 1902) born in the village of Marajh, now in district Bhatinda in 1850,has given the story of Heer a popular rural colour characteristic of the Malwa or the southern region of Punjab. It is written in the classical Kabit form in the Hindu tradition. Sohni Mahival and Mirza Sahiban are two of his other issas besides which he has written many popular stories in verse-form.
Explore Shah Mohammad's Jangnama, capturing Punjab's 19th-century identity crisis & decline post-Maharaja Ranjit Singh, depicting the first Anglo-Sikh War.
Explore Ratan Dam, Tahkan's intriguing Braj adaptation of the renowned Amar Kosh, with 1,400+ entries. Discover its unique history and themes.
Explore the powerful narratives of Dalip Kaur Tiwana, a celebrated Punjabi novelist highlighting women's struggles. Discover her award-winning works!
Bhagwant Singh (1926 - ) an eminent punjabi poet, was born in 1926. His poetry stems from the inhibited experiences of a frustrated middle class, and the axis which makes him conscious of the hollowness and hypocrisy revolving round it. He does not use the traditional regular metres but his lines consist of ironical phrases and figures which have their own poetic rhythms. His irony and satire have, however, no fixed focus. His view of society is negative lacking any specific direction.
Explore Khushal Singh's pivotal role in Sikh history, his conquests, and his leadership of the Singhpuria misl, leaving a lasting legacy.
Dive into the 1783 Persian manuscript detailing Sikh history from Guru Nanak to Sikh rule, offering insights despite some historical inaccuracies.
Explore the profound and evocative poetry of Manjeet Tiwana, a celebrated Punjabi poet known for her intense and imaginative works like 'Unida vartman'.
S.S. Wanjara Bedi was born at Sialkot, now in Pakistan. He did his M.A. in Punjabi from the Punjabi University and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. He worked in a bank early in his career and senior lecturer of Dayal Singh college, Delhi. He edited Fateh a weekly and Pritam a monthly magazine from 1949-1952. Bedi has written some eighty books, which includes three collections of poems, five books on literary criticism and some books on folklore on Punjab.
Delve into Kishan Singh's challenging legacy in Lahore's chronicles. Discover his lost fortunes and untold sacrifices during Sikh times.
