February 19, 2026

Amir Khusrau

March 5, 2025
  • At the recently held 25th Jahan-e-Khusrau festival in Delhi, PM Modi described it as a tribute to Amir Khusrau, stating that it carries the “fragrance of Hindustan’s soil.”
  • Early Life & Background
  1. Born in 1253, father migrated from Central Asia to India.
  2. Influenced by Turkic and Indian heritage, shaping his literary and musical works.
  • Career as a Court Poet
  1. Served multiple Delhi Sultans over five
  2. Wrote in Persian and Hindavi, legitimizing rulers through poetry.
  3. Conferred the title “Amir” by Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji.
  • Literary Contributions
  1. Pioneered ghazals, riddles, and songs with lyrical beauty & wordplay.
  2. Promoted Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb (cultural syncretism).
  3. Wrote on Hindu philosophical thought, showcasing religious inclusivity.
  • Musical Innovations
  1. Developed new ragas and influenced the khayal
  2. Associated with inventing the sitar and tabla (unverified claims).
  3. Composed “Chhaap Tilak” and “Zehal-e-Miskeen”, key in Qawwali.
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