Which celebrated 18th-century Sufi poet authored the immortal Punjabi tragic romance 'Heer Ranjha'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Waris Shah
- Step 1: Waris Shah (Punjabi: وارث شاہ (Shahmukhi); 1722 – 1798) was an 18th-century Punjabi Muslim Sufi poet of the Chishti order, known for his contribution to Punjabi literature. Answer: Waris Shah. Why not the others: None of these fit: Bulleh Shah; Sultan Bahoo; Mian Muhammad Bakhsh.
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