literature medium MCQ

Habba Khatoon, a 16th-century Kashmiri poetess known for her poignant lyrics of love and separation, is often referred to as:

  1. The Nightingale of Kashmir
  2. The Rani of Jhansi
  3. The Saint of the Valley
  4. The Mother of Kashmiri Prose

Answer: The Nightingale of Kashmir

Habba Khatoon (born Zoon) was the wife of Yusuf Shah Chak, the last independent ruler of Kashmir. Her poetry expresses the deep sorrow of her separation from him.

Topic Regional Literature - Kashmiri
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, JKSSB