Amir Khusrau was a versatile literary figure and composer who played a significant role in the cultural synthesis of India.
Who was termed as 'Parrot of Hindustan'?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2006 · Topic: Delhi Sultanate: Literature (Amir Khusrau: His Contributions to Poetry, Music, and Language)
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- "Every pearl in the Royal Crown is but the crystallized drops of blood falleb from the tearful eyes of the poor peasants..." Who made this statement?
- 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?
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- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I List-II
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