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A 16th-century Kashmiri poetess fell in love with Sultan Yusuf Shah Chak, meet Habba Khatoon

A 16th-century Kashmiri poetess fell in love with Sultan Yusuf Shah Chak, meet Habba Khatoon
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Habba Khatoon, the renowned poetess of the 16th century, navigated a turbulent life marked by an unfulfilled marriage. Her passionate love affair with Yusuf Shah Chak culminated in her name being immortalized in the Gurez Valley peak. Through her poignant poetry, she articulates the pain of separation caused by political turmoil, and these verses have been cherished through generations, greatly…

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