Who was Amir Khusrau ?
- Amir Khusrau was a poet and Sufi musician lived in the 14th century. He was a follower of Nizammudin Auliya.
- He composed many poetries in Hindavi (Hindustani) and Persian languages. He was known as the ‘father of Qawwali’.
- Khusrau designed the musical instruments sitar and tabla. He played an important role in presenting Ghazal form of songs into India.