Discover Amir Khusrau's legacy in Indian music, poetry, and Sufism. Learn about his contributions to qawwali, Hindavi, and Ganga-Jamuni culture. Amir Khusro was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar regarded as the “father of Qawwali”. An expert in many styles of Persian poetry, he has written in many verse forms including ghazal, masnavi, qata, rubai, do-baiti and tarkib-band. He played a significant role in the development of the arts and culture in the Indian subcontinent and is considered an iconic figure in the cultural history of the region. Credited to have introduced the ghazal style of song into India, he was also the one ... Article History Quick Facts In full: Ab’ul Hasan Yamīn al-Dīn Khusrow Also called: Amīr Khusro , Amīr Khusrao, Amīr Khusraw, and Amīr Khusrau Dihlavi Born: 1253, Patiali [now in Uttar Pradesh], India Died: 1325, Delhi (aged 72) Notable Works: “Khamsah” “Khazāʾin al-futūḥ” Discover the legacy of Amir Khusrau, the " Parrot of India ," who shaped Indian music, poetry, and Sufi traditions. Learn about his literary works, qawwali contributions, and impact on Hindavi and Urdu.
