Consider the following about Amir Khusrau, who was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent.
1. He wrote poetry only in Persian.
2. He is regarded as the "father of qawwali".
3. He rejected Sufism as an unnecessary appendage of Islam.
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1&3 only
Incorrect AnswerAll the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1: He was an Indian Sufi musician, poet and scholar.He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi.
Statement 2: Khusrow is credited with fusing the Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Indian musical traditions in the late 13th century to create qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music.He also introduced the ghazal style of song into India, both of which still exist widely in India and Pakistan.He also wrote a war ballad in Punjabi. In addition, he spoke Arabic and Sanskrit.His poetry is still sung today at Sufi shrines throughout Pakistan and India.
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By: Shubham Tiwari