Feudalism and Class Differences in Sindh: A Study of Shah Abdul Latif’s Perspective

Abstract

This paper analyses Sur Kaamode of Shah Abdul Latif, the Sufi poet of Sindh-Pakistan. Latif has been recognized as a social analyst and reformist who wanted the exploited class of Sindh to stand against the oppressors. The study's theoretical foundation is based on Karl Marx and Frederick’s Marxist perspective of class difference. The study highlights the feudal system in Sindh-Pakistan as depicted through the Sur Kaamode of Shah Abdul Latif in the light of the Marxist perspective of capitalist society. The Bourgeoisie and Proletariat classes of Capitalism are traced in the story's Feudal setup to expose feudalism's functioning in Sindh. The content analysis is used as a methodology for this study. The study is also supported by views of intellectuals from the West and East on the feudalism of Sindh. This study is undertaken to explore other literary texts to highlight the evils of the feudal system in Sindh. A need to bring awareness and present possible solutions for this system of unjust agrarian power structure by exploring other literary texts on feudalism in Sindh in the light of Marxist philosophy is expressed through this study.