About: Wahab Khar

Abdul Wahab Khar (c. 1842 – c. 1912), also appears as Wahab Khar, was the 19th-century Kashmiri Sufi mystic poet and saint. He is sometimes referred to as "scholar" for his contribution to the literature of Kashmir. He was actively engaged in writing Sufi devotional poems and used to attend musical gatherings throughout his life. From the poetry's perspective, he is primarily known for his devotional poetic book titled Verses of Wahab Khar, comprising Kashmiri language poems which was later published by the Kashmir Jay Kay Books in 2007.