Umar Marvi
| Umar Marvi | |
|---|---|
The Umarkot Fort, where Marvi was imprisoned | |
| Folk tale | |
| Name | Umar Marvi |
| Also known as | Marui |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Sindh |
| Origin Date | 14th century |
Umar Marvi is a traditional Sindhi folktale dating back to the 14th century, and first penned by Shah Abdul Karim Bulri in the 16th century. It follows the story of a village girl Marvi, who resists the overtures of a powerful local ruler and the temptation to live in the palace as a queen, preferring to be in a simple rural environment with her own village folk.