Punjabi Language

History of Punjabi: Punjabi is an ancient language. Some Buddhist monks wrote religious or devotional lyrics in Punjabi which are considered as the earliest pieces of Punjabi literature. Proper work in Punjabi literature started after the arrival of the Muslims in south Asia.

Language of Saints and Sufis: Most of the religious scholars of Islam and mystics of this area used the Punjabi language for expressing their ideas and for propagating Islam. Some of the great mystic poets and preachers who composed their work in Punjabi were Baba Fareed, Ganj Shakar, Shah Hussain, Sultan Bahu, Bulhe Shah, Waris Shah, Ali Haider Multani, Mian Muhammad Bakhsh and Khawaja Ghulam Fareed.

Field of Education: Punjabi is taught as an optional subject in Punjab. There is a department of Punjabi language in the University of Punjab where education is given at Master’s and Doctorate level. Punjabi language is very popular with the masses.