Who composed the famous Punjabi Qissa "Heer Ranjha"?

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Waris Shah (1722–1798) was a prominent Punjabi Sufi poet known for "Heer Ranjha", written in 1766. The qissa is a classic of Punjabi literature and reflects Punjab’s love lore tradition. Other celebrated Punjabi poets include Bulleh Shah and Shah Hussain, but "Heer Ranjha" is Waris Shah’s masterpiece.

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Waris Shah Waris Shah (1722–1798) was a prominent Punjabi Sufi poet known for "Heer Ranjha", written in 1766. The qissa is a classic of Punjabi literature and reflects Punjab’s love lore tradition. Other celebrated Punjabi poets include Bulleh Shah and Shah Hussain, but "Heer Ranjha" is Waris Shah’s masterpiece.

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