Amir Khusrau was a pivotal figure in the synthesis of Indo-Persian culture. In music, he is believed to have blended Indian ragas with Persian musical modes, leading to the creation of new forms and ragas, such as Yaman (also known as Kalyan or Eman Kalyan).
Who added 'Yaman' raga to the ragas of the Indian music ?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Influence on Regional Languages, Literature, and Music)
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