Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was a celebrated Sufi musician, poet, and scholar associated with the Delhi Sultanate period. He is often referred to as the "father of Qawwali" and the "parrot of India" (Tuti- e-Hind) for his poetic genius.
Consider the following statements regarding Amir Khusrau. 1. He introduced new musical ragas such as ghora and sanam. 2. He evolved a new style of light music known as qwalis by blending the Hindu and Iranian systems. 3. He authored the work Tuglaq Nama. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Literature (Amir Khusrau: His Contributions to Poetry, Music, and Language)
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- Which of the following are the contributions of Amir Khusrao to cultural development of India? 1. He introduced many new ragas such as ghora and sanam. 2. He evolved a new style of music known as qawwali. 3. He invented sarangi and rabab. 4. He created a new style of Persian poetry called Sabaq-i-hind
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