Question

Which of the following is/are not true regarding the musician Amir Khusrau?

• A. He was a great poet and musician.
• B. He received training in Indian music from Naik Gopal.
• C. He gave shape to Sama.
• D. He was a famous musician of Bhakti tradition in South India.

Answer 1

The correct option is D He was a famous musician of Bhakti tradition in South India.

Amir Khusrau was the famous Hindustani musician of the Sultanate period. He played musical instruments and was a singer. He gave shape to Sama, the special sufi custom of playing musical instruments and singing songs.