- Amir Khusru was a central figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. - His contributions spanned poetry (in Persian, Hindavi), music (development of instruments like the sitar and tabla), and philosophy. - He served under several sultans of the Delhi Sultanate, from Balban to Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
Who is known as the 'Parrot of India'?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Literature (Amir Khusrau: His Contributions to Poetry, Music, and Language)
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