The first center of marsiya in the subcontinent and its impact on Urdu Marsiya
برصغیر میں مرثیے کا پہلا مرکز اور اس کے اردو مرثیے پر اثرات
Keywords:
Urdu Marsiya, subcontinent, Qaramtian Rulers, Sindh and MultanAbstract
Evolution of Urdu language is associated with Muslims arrival in Sub Continent. First interaction of Muslims with the native population of sub continent happened in Sindh and Multan. Qaramtian Rulers declared Multan as their capital and also took steps to preach and promulgate their Ismaili faith, in this way first center of marsiya was established under the petronage of Qaramti Rulers. These rulers also done the petronage of Azadari or lamenting and elegy same as done by rulers of Bejapor, Golkandah and Lakhnao after centuries. This first Multani center also influenced Urdu marsiya, proof of this is visible in the early era of marsiya writers of Daccan notably Quli Qutub Shah, Burhan uddin Janam, Hashim Ali and Wajhi.
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Kalyat Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, Compiled by Dr. Syeda Jafar, Tarqee Urdu Bureau, New Delhi 1985 p. 746
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Ibid, p. 747
Ibid, p.748
Ibid, p.749
Ibid, p.751
Urdu Shah Pare, Mohiuddin Qadri Zor, Maktaba Ibrahimiya, Station Road, Hyderabad Deccan, 1929, p.295
Ibid, p.302
