Qadar Yar facts for kids

Qadar Yar (1802–1892) was a famous Punjabi poet. He was a Muslim man from the Jatt community, born in a village called Machhike. This village is in the Gujranwala District of Punjab, which is now part of Pakistan.

Who Was Qadar Yar?

Qadar Yar lived a long life, from 1802 to 1892. He was born into the Sandhu family, which is a group within the Jatt community. The Jatt people are a large group mainly found in Punjab.

Life in the Sikh Empire

Qadar Yar grew up and lived during the time of the Sikh Empire. This was a powerful kingdom in Punjab, led by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a very important ruler who united many areas. Qadar Yar became a court poet in the Maharaja's Darbar, which means his royal court in Lahore. As a court poet, he would write poems and stories for the ruler and his court.

His Famous Work: Puran Bhagat

Qadar Yar is remembered as a very important poet in the Punjabi language. His most famous work is an epic poem called Puran Bhagat. An epic poem is a long story poem, often about heroes or important events. Puran Bhagat is considered one of the greatest classic stories in Punjabi literature. It tells a well-known folk tale from the region.