سرائیکی غزل دا منڈھ

Abstract

Persian language remained official language as well as the language of court (darbar) of sub-continent for centuries due to the foreign rulers, particularly the Mughal emperors. Therefore, it became popular among the people. It became the medium of instruction and education. People living in Siraiki Waseb also adopted this language. Therefore, the local poets not only wrote in Persian language but also adopted the Persian structure of verse in the literature of their regional language as well. Ghazal is also a type of verse originating from Persia adopted later by Siraiki and other regional languages. There are different opinions regarding the origin of Ghazal in Siraiki language. One school of critics says that Siraiki Ghazal originated from “Kafi”. Some other critics opine that it came from Persian to Urdu and later from Urdu to Siraiki. Therefore, the impact of these languages on ghazals can be traced. However, the modern Siraiki Ghazal has completely taken the regional outlook.