Question : Who among the following classical poets of the Sultanate period in India popularised Qawwali, a form of music which derived its name from the Arabic word "qaul", meaning "to speak"?
Option 1: Nizamuddin Auliya
Option 2: Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi
Option 3: Amir Khusrau
Option 4: Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafiz
Correct Answer: Amir Khusrau
Solution : The correct answer is Amir Khusrau .
Amir Khusrau, a Sufi saint from Delhi belonging to the Chisti order, is acknowledged for blending Persian, Arabic, Turkish and Indian musical traditions in the late 13th century, giving rise to what we recognise today as Qawwali. The term "sama" persists in Central Asia and Turkey to describe art forms akin to Qawwali. In India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, a Qawwali gathering is formally referred to as Mehfil-e-Sama. Khusrau's contributions have left an enduring impact on the evolution of Qawwali music.
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