Syncretic Music of Medieval India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_LIT_2003_16 Ref: Medieval India by Satish Chandra
Consider the following statements:
1. Kitab-i-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II.
2. Amir Khusrau was the originator in India of the early form of the musical style known as Qawwali.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Correct Option: C
Ibrahim Adil Shah II wrote the 'Kitab-i-Nauras', praising both Hindu and Muslim figures. Amir Khusrau is credited as the father of Qawwali in India.