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Shah Hussain

1538 - 1599 | Lahore, Pakistan

Most well-known poet of Punjab.

Most well-known poet of Punjab.

Profile of Shah Hussain

Pen Name : 'Hussain'

Born :Lahore, Punjab

Died : Punjab, Pakistan

Originally a Kayast, Madholal's ancestors took to Islam long ago. Like Kabir, his familial profession was that of a weaver. He had a great love for a Hindu boy named Madho. Madho was also influenced by his Sufi principles. Later, ‘Lal Hussain’ was added as a suffix to Madho's name. No books of his are available, but his Kafiyas are famous with the masses.

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Rekhta Gujarati Utsav I Vadodara - 5th Jan 25 I Mumbai - 11th Jan 25 I Bhavnagar - 19th Jan 25

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