Poet Jalap

Poet Jalap [15th – 16th Century] was part of a group of eleven poets and singers known as Bhatts, who were all Vaishnavites, followers of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, who had come to the congregation of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, seeking spiritual solace.

Poet Jalap also wrote under the name of Jalh, and wrote 5 hymns, all in praise of Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh Guru. He was the son of Poet Bhika, and brother of Poets Mathura and Kirat.