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Indo-Persian Literary Synthesis

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Father of new Persian poetry style 'Sabak-eHindi' or 'Hindustani style' was:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Amir Khusrau revolutionized Persian literature by blending it with Indian linguistic and cultural elements, creating a distinct style known as Sabak-e-Hindi.

Explanation Khusrau, a Sufi musician and scholar of the Delhi Sultanate, is credited with introducing Persian structures to local Indian dialects. This synthesis gave rise to the 'Hindustani style' which utilized Indian metaphors and imagery.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Khusrau served under seven rulers, allowing him to institutionalize this new literary trend.
Logic 2: He also pioneered musical innovations, such as the introduction of ragas like Gora and Sanam, further cementing the Indo-Persian cultural fusion.

Active Recall

Question

What does 'Sabak-e-Hindi' literally mean?

Answer

It means the 'Indian Style' of Persian poetry, characterized by complex metaphors and Indian themes.

Core Insight

Khusrau's work represents the first successful attempt to localize the elite Persian language into an Indian cultural context.

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