Q. Consider the following:
- Amir Khusrau
- Rumi
- Hafiz
- Khwaja Ghulam Farid
Which of the above is/are associated with the development of Sufi music in India?
Answer:
All four
Notes:
- Amir Khusrau is celebrated for his contributions to Indian classical music and is often called the "father of Qawwali."
- Qawwali is a form of music usually associated with Sufism. Sufi music is the devotional music of the Sufis, inspired by the works of Sufi poets, like Rumi, Hafiz, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusrow and Khwaja Ghulam Farid.