Amir Khusrau, the "Parrot of India," was a poet, historian, musician, and scholar. He invented the sitar and tabla, and his Persian and Hindavi works laid the foundation for Urdu literature. He served as a court poet to Delhi Sultans, including Alauddin Khilji, and contributed to Indian classical music by developing new ragas and popularizing qawwali. His literary masterpiece, "Khamsa-e-Khusrau," blends Persian and Indian cultures.
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