Q. With reference to the development of music during the Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following statements:
1.Amir Khusrau is credited with evolving the light musical style of Qawwali by synthesizing the Persian and Indian musical traditions.
2.New musical instruments such as the Sitar and Tabla were invented and popularized by the efforts of Amir Khusrau.
3.The Sanskrit treatise on music, Man Kautuhal, was composed during this period under the patronage of Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Amir Khusrau (Tuti-i-Hind) successfully blended Iranian and Indian musical forms, leading to the creation of the Qawwali style and new Ragas.
- Statement 2: Correct. The creation of the Sitar (blending the Indian Veena and the Persian Tanpura) and the Tabla (splitting the Indian Pakhawaj drum) is popularly attributed to Amir Khusrau, showcasing the fusion of cultures.
- Statement 3: Correct. The Man Kautuhal was indeed a major work on Indian classical music compiled under the patronage of the Hindu ruler Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior, showcasing the continued flourishing of indigenous music alongside the new Indo-Persian styles.
