Abstract
Muzaffargarh occupies a significant position in the cultural history of science, literature, poetry, and journalism. Geographically situated near Multan, the region has historically served as a transitional route for various invasions and migrations. Iranian, Arab, and Afghan forces passed through Muzaffargarh during different periods, and even Alexander the Great reached Multan via the Indus River through this area, encountering strong resistance there. Due to these historical and geographical connections, Muzaffargarh has long been regarded as a sub-region of Multan, sharing similar cultural, intellectual, and literary traditions. Among Urdu literary genres, the ghazal holds a central place, and Muzaffargarh has maintained a strong and continuous tradition of Urdu ghazal poetry. Poets from this region contributed significantly by introducing new themes, sensibilities and stylistic trends to the Urdu ghazal. This article examines and outlines the tradition of Urdu ghazal in Muzaffargarh and highlights its distinctive literary contributions.
Author(s):
Scholar PhD Urdu, NCBA&E, Multan.
Pakistan
Professor, NCBA&E, Multan.
Pakistan
- shakilpitafi@gmail.com
Details:
| Type: | Article |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Language: | Urdu |
| Id: | 679d13ef18377 |
| Pages | 70 - 84 |
| Published | September 30, 2024 |
Copyrights
| MATAN (متْن), Department of Urdu & Iqbaliat, IUB. |
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