SULTAN SAKOON: A PATRON OF HINDKO LITERATURE IN HAZARA

Abstract

Present research-work is about a living legend, Sultan Sakoon who is having a command on the Hindko language, its literature and culture of Hazara. His work is a valuable addition in the existing Hindko literature. By writing the first ever dictionary of the Hindko language, he lodged a cherished position in the history of Hazara. For his treasured amenities to the Hindko language, he earned numerous awards, medals, cash prizes. More than ten poetry and prose books are covering almost every sphere of life related to the culture and traditions of Hazara. His life and work is an example to all young poets and writers, who are working for the preservation of Hindko language. The sincerity and diligence with which Sultan Sakoon has served the Hindko Language is rarely found. Basic objective of the study is to analyse his work and services for the region of Hazara. Current research has mainly been conducted through primary and secondary sources including personal interviews of Sultan Sakoon, autobiographies, biographies, and books etc. it is generally admitted that whether it is a dictionary of Hindko language or riddles, idioms or proverbs, Sultan Sakoon has preserved them for the generations to come. His poetry in Hindko language is having a profound effect on the hearts of the readers by leaving moral and lessons for the readers.