
THE DAILY GAZETTE PRESS, LTD.,
AUTHOR’S PREFACE.
FOREWORD.
FOLK TALES OF SIND AND GUZARAT. - I. - SIND FOLK STORIES.
LAL SHAHBAZ. - A SIND SAINT.
UDERO LAL.
JINDA PIR.
ABDUL LATIF, the Author of SHAH JO RISALO.
MAKHDUM NIAMAT ULLAH AND MAKHDUM NUH.
HAIDARABAD.
A vivid anthology brings together the whispered legends of Sind and the lively yarns of Gujarat, inviting listeners to wander past the heat‑blown dunes, along the glittering Indus, and into the shade of centuries‑old orchards. The stories, first shared in early‑twentieth‑century newspapers, capture the region’s unique blend of romance, trade, and spirituality, letting the listener hear the rustle of caravan saddles and the soft chant of riverbanks. Each tale is steeped in the local color of tile‑finished homes, bustling ports, and moon‑lit deserts, painting a picture of a land where myth and history walk hand in hand.
In this collection, bold heroes confront mischievous spirits, clever farmers outwit greedy landlords, and humble fishermen discover unexpected gifts from the water’s depths. The narratives echo universal themes of love, honor, and cleverness while preserving the distinct cadence of Sindhi and Gujarati folklore. Listeners will feel the pulse of a culture that has survived empires and droughts, offering a window into timeless imagination without giving away the twists that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (189K characters)
Release date
2025-10-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1870–1954
A British civil servant and judge in colonial India, he turned his long experience of the subcontinent into lively history, folklore, and retellings of Indian legend. He is especially remembered for co-authoring the three-volume History of the Maratha People with D. B. Parasnis.
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