2025 · Q18
In which one of the following works has Amir Khusrau praised the climate of India, its languages, notably Sanskrit, its arts and music and even its animals?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AIjaz-i Khusrawi
- BDewal Rani Khizr Khani
- CKhazainul Futuh
- DNuh Sipihr
Explanation
In Nuh Sipihr ('Nine Skies', 1318 CE), Amir Khusrau devotes a famous section to praising Hindustan — its climate, languages (notably Sanskrit), arts, music and even its animals. The Khazainul Futuh celebrates Alauddin Khalji's conquests, Dewal Rani Khizr Khani is a romantic masnavi, and Ijaz-i Khusrawi is a collection of Khusrau's letters. Khusrau composed it in 1318 to celebrate the accession of Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah.