Rajwali Shah Explained

Raj Wali Shah Khattak (1952 2015) was a Pashto-language poet, critic, and writer from Pakistan.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Khattak published books of Pashto research and compiled more than 100 critical reviews on various books and other academic works. President Islamic Republic Pakistan, Gen. Parvez Musharraf, conferred Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (TI) to Khattak for his meritorious contribution to Pashto literature.^[4] Khattak also worked as Director of Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar, from 1995 to 2004.

Khattak held a special place in the realm of modern Pashto poetry. His collection "Sangzar" has been termed a precursor of poetic poetry by renowned critics of the time. Khattak has been credited on more than 60 research articles published in journals of international repute.^[5]

Khattak passed away on 20 July 2015 suddenly of cardiac arrest on his way back from Swat. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Books

Khattak published a total of 14 books.^[9] He is widely known for the following books:^[10]

• Da Pukhto Adabi Tehreekoona (Literary Movements in Pashto).
• Zeest Rozgar Da Faqir Jamil Beg (The Life Style of Faqir Jamil Beg).
• Manaqib-e-Faqir (Faqir Eulogies).
• Pashto Zhaba (Dictionary) (The Pashto Language Dictionary).
• Da Pukhto Nawi Imla (The New Pashto Script).
• Sangzar (Poetry).
• Da Rehman Pa Shair (On the poetry of Rehman).
• Intangible Heritage of the Walled City of Peshawar [English] (UNESCO Pakistan).
• An Intangible Heritage [English] Published By InterLit Foundation.
• Toori Chi Rana Kawai (Letters that shine).
• Rohi Mataloona [English] Published by InterLit Foundation Peshawar.
• Pashtuno ke Kasb-o-Hunar[Urdu], Loc Virsa Islamabad.
• Pashtunwali [Urdu], Loc Virsa Islamabad.
• An introduction to Pashtun Culture,
• Rohology, the study of Pashto, Pashtuns and Pashtunwali,
• Pashtun Lisan ul ghaib.
• Ghani Khan da rang o noor shair
• Da Fikr Malghalary (Published after his death by his son, Rishteen Wali)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Transitions: Literary giant dies at 63 - The Express Tribune. 22 July 2015.
2. Web site: DailyTimes - Dr Raj Wali Shah Khattak. dailytimes.com.pk. 29 July 2015 .
3. Web site: Pashto writer Dr Rajwali dies of cardiac arrest. Suhail. Kakakhel. 22 July 2015.
4. Web site: Rajwali Shah had become a literatus at an early age . 2023-12-06 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
5. Web site: Raj Wali Khattak .
6. Web site: 22 July 2015 . Transitions: Literary giant dies at 63 - The Express Tribune .
7. Web site: DailyTimes - Dr Raj Wali Shah Khattak . dailytimes.com.pk. 29 July 2015 .
8. Web site: Kakakhel . Suhail . 22 July 2015 . Pashto writer Dr Rajwali dies of cardiac arrest .
9. Web site: Raj Wali Khattak .
10. Web site: 6 March 2017 . Renowned Pashto poet, writer Dr Raj Wali laid to rest .