Amir Khusrau
Poet

Amir Khusrau

Persian & Hindavi1253–1325DelhiGhazalQawwaliMasnaviPaheliyan
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b'ul Hasan Yamin al-Din Khusrau, universally known as Amir Khusrau, was a revered 13th-century Sufi musician, poet, and scholar of the Delhi Sultanate. A devoted disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, he is often celebrated as the 'Father of Qawwali' and a foundational figure of early Hindustani classical music and poetry. His innovative verses blended Persian with early Hindavi, laying the bedrock for the development of Urdu literature.
Key Works

Among his celebrated compositions is the multilingual ghazal 'Ze-hal-e-miskeen makun taghaful duraye naina banaye batiyan', which uniquely intertwines Persian and Braj Bhasha/Hindavi. His Persian masnavis such as 'Qiran-us-Sa'dain', 'Nuh Sipihr', and 'Tughlaq Nama' remain monumental historical and literary texts. Additionally, his playful riddles (paheliyan) and Sufi kalam like 'Chaap Tilak Sab Chhini' are immortal cultural touchstones.

Style & Influence

Khusrau was deeply influenced by Chishti Sufism, drawing spiritual intensity from his mentor Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. His poetic style combined Persian courtly sophistication with the emotional warmth, folk idioms, and cadence of indigenous Indian dialects. He is also credited with pioneering melodic innovations, ragas, and genres that enriched North Indian music.

Recognition

Regarded as the 'Tuti-e-Hind' (Parrot of India), Khusrau held the highest honors across successive royal courts of the Delhi Sultanate. His enduring legacy spans centuries, living vibrantly through the subcontinent's Sufi shrines and classical musical traditions.

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Classical7:02ज़े-हाल-ए-मिस्कीं मकुन तग़ाफ़ुल दुराय नैनाँ बनाए बतियाँZe Haal-e-Miskiin Makun Tagaaful Duraae Nainaan Banaae BatiyaanAmir Khusrau
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ज़े-हाल-ए-मिस्कीं मकुन तग़ाफ़ुल दुराय नैनाँ बनाए बतियाँ
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