JKPSC Prelims 2023
General Studies (Paper 1)
With reference to Amir Khusrau, the famous Persian writer of Medieval India, consider the following statements.
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Chronology (Statement 1 is Incorrect)Amir Khusrau was not a contemporary of the Mughals. He lived during the Delhi Sultanate period. He is famous for witnessing the reigns of seven (or eight, by some accounts) consecutive Sultans, most notably Balban, Alauddin Khalji, and Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq. The Mughal Empire began in 1526, roughly 200 years after Khusrau's death.
2. Musical Innovation (Statement 2 is Correct)
Known as the "Tuti-e-Hind" (Parrot of India), Khusrau was a master of both Persian and Indian classical music.
He is credited with creating Qawwali, which blended Persian melodies with Indian devotional rhythms.
He is also traditionally associated with the invention of the Sitar and the Tabla, as well as musical styles like Khayal and Tarana.
3. Literary Style (Statement 3 is Correct)
Khusrau developed a distinct style of Persian poetry known as Sabaq-i-Hind (the Indian Style). This style incorporated Indian themes, metaphors, and local imagery into traditional Persian poetic structures, making it more relatable to the Indian subcontinent.
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