INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Amir Khusrau’s name is associated with the invention of the
A
Sarod
B
Sitar
C
Shehnai
D
Tabla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Khusrau is credited for the invention of the sitar. At the time, there were many versions of the Veena in India. He rechristened the 3 stringed Tritantri Veena as a Sehtaar (Persian for 3 stringed), which eventually became known as the sitar.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Amir Khusrau. Amir Khusrau was a famous musician and he is believed to have invented the Tabla. Khusrau is credited for the invention of the sitar and tabla. He instructed to develop a more melodic percussion instrument that could accompany the new style of music called Khayal.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The Sitar (three-string, on the left) is the favorite instrument of Upper India, and was re-introduced and perfected by the poet-musician Amir Khusru of Delhi in the thirteenth century.

Detailed explanation-4: -Khusrau has been referred to be the “founder of Urdu literature, ‘’ the “voice of India, ‘’ or the “Parrot of India” (Tuti-e-Hind). Khusrau is credited as being the “founder of qawwali, ‘’ a Sufi devotional singing style that is still extensively practised in Pakistan and India. He also brought the ghazal song form to India.

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