Shamsuddin Bulbul
Raees Shamsuddin Bulbul (born 21 February 1857, original name Raees Muhammad Paryal) () was a poet, prose writer and journalist. He was born at Mehar, Dadu District, Sindh. His real name was changed to Shamsuddin on the advice of his Murshid. "Bulbul" was his pen name. Early life. Shamsuddin was educated in Sindhi and Persian. He was a superintendent in the engineering department for a short time. He moved to Karachi where he met Hassan Ali Effendi who appointed him as an editor in "Muawin ul Islam" newspaper. He died on 13 September 1919. Literary career. During this period , his philosophical essays were published. He also provided services for the “Sindh Muhammadan Association”. He made people realize that Muslims must unite and, through his poetry, he taught Muslims to take the right path. After the death of Hassan Ali Effendi, Shamsuddin became sub editor of "Daily Khair Khuwa" (Larkana), "Daily Musafir" (Hyderabad) and "Daily Aftaab" (Sukkur). It is said that he introduced humor to Sindhi poetry. He was one of those who are remembered as pioneers of Modern Sindhi Literature. He founded "Madarast ul Islam" in Mehar in 1906. Publication. His poetic collection was published by Sindhi Adabi Board  in 1969. Shamsudin Bulbul Foundation. For the betterment of education in remote areas of Sindh, Bulbul's family runs the Shamsudin Bulbul Foundation in Jamshoro, Sindh. Death. He died on 13 September 1919.