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Amir Khusrau

امیر خسرو

13th–14th century1253 – 1325Indian

Overview

Born

1253, Patiyali, Uttar Pradesh

Died

1325

Nationality

Indian

Era

13th–14th century

Biography

Sufi poet, musician, and scholar credited with creating or popularising the khayal, qawwali, and tarana forms. He is also associated with the invention of the tabla and sitar, though these claims are debated by scholars.