A Linguistic Approach to the Poetry of Khushal Khan Khattak

Abstract

Khushal khan khattak (1022 -1100 AD) in his era he is like a shining star for Pashto language and literature . His great skill and literary potentials enlightened the Pashto language and literature. Due to his creative thinking۔ He is  rightly called  "Baba-i-Pashto". The poetry of khushal khan not only awaken the pashtoon but also give importance to Pashto language and literature. He also removed all the hurdles that faced the Pashto literature in his poetry the linguistic feelings are clearly seen that were lacking in the poetry before him.