Shah puri is one of the oldest dialect of the Punjabi language spoken in Sargodh Division of Pakistani Punjab.
Its name is derived from former Shahpur District (now Shahpur Tehsil, part of Sargodha District). It is also called Western Punjabi.
This dialect has great proximity with Majhi Dialect of Punjabi Language. It can be described as a mixture of Majhi, Pothohari and thalochi dialects. Shahpurias in the Khushab area speak this dialect in a more Thalochi tone while those in southern parts of its distribution have color of Jhangochi on their language.
It is spoken throughout a widespread area, spoken in Sargodha and Khushab Districts and also spoken in neighbouring Mianwali, Mandi Bahudin and Bhakkar Districts. It is mainly spoken on western end of Sindh River to Chennab river crossing Jehlam river. This entire area has almost the same traditions, customs and culture. The Shahpuri dialect of Punjabi has several aspects that set it apart from other Punjabi variants.
Dialect Speaking Areas
Two districts of Punjab Province of Pakistan and neighboring districts speak this dialect.
Sargodha District
Khushab District
Mianwali District (in minority) Bhakkar District (in minority)
Differences in Punjabi Dialects Standard (Majhi), and Western (Shahpuri)
Sub-dialects of Shah puri
Standard Lehnda (Shah puri) Rohi being a mixture of thalochi and shah puri (Mianwali District)