Muhammad Hisham
Prof. Dr. Aasma Qadri
پروفیسر شوکت مغل بطور سفر نامہ نگار
(Prof. Shaukat Mughal as a Travelogue Writer)
Keywords
Prof. Shaukat Mughal, Travelogue, Delhi Dhai Koh, Multan Kinu Patialey Tain, Punjabi language, Punjabi Prose, Eastern Punjab, Western Punjab.
Abstract
Prof. Shaukat Mughal is a renowned researcher and writer. He is famous for his specific diction, style and narration. His thematic approach is vibrant from his two travelogues “Delhi Dhai Koh” and “Multan Kinu Patialey Tain”. In these travelogues he discusses about similarities found in Eastern and Western Punjab; such as civilization, culture, traditions, language, and socio-cultural scenario. He has also described historical perspective of Punjabi language, effects of colonialism, imperialism in Punjab and plight of today’s Punjab. In this article, linguistic and social characteristics of the travelogues of Prof. Shaukat Mughal have been discussed at length.