Question

why was amir khusrau given the title nayak?lesson is new kingdom;a saga of growth and decline

Answer 1

Amir Khusro was given the distinguished title of Nayak to denote that he was proficient in the theory and practise of music of both past and present. This is the highest title that a musician could aspire for in the Hindustani music rankings (Pandit, Guni,Gandharv, Giani, Nayak)