What does 'Nauras' in the title refer to?

It refers to the 'Nine Rasas' or fundamental emotions of Indian aesthetic theory.

Deccan Sultanate Culture

UPSC Archival Analysis

The 'Kitab-i-Nauras' was written by Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, featuring songs set to various Indian classical ragas.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

ID: MED_MUS_2020_43 Ref: History of the Deccan by J.D.B. Gribble