Q. Who among the following was popularly known as the ‘parrot of India’?
Answer: Amir Khusro
Notes: Amir Khusro, a Sufi musician and poet, known as Tuti-e-Hind, wrote in Persian and Hindavi. He invented the sitar and tabla, contributed to khayal and tarana, and served Delhi Sultans. His works include "Khamsa-e-Khusro" and "Tughlaq Nama." He is the father of qawwali.

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