PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Preliminary 2023
Answer
Amir Khasru
Explanation
Amir Khusrau was a legendary poet, musician, and scholar of the medieval era. He earned the title 'Tuti-e-Hind' or 'Parrot of India' for his poetic genius.
Key Points
- He is credited with the invention of the Tabla and Sitar.
- He witnessed the reigns of eight different Sultans of Delhi.
- He was a devoted disciple of Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya.
Additional Information
- Al-Beruni came to India with Sultan Mahmud and wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind'.
- Ibn-Battuta visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.