Amir Khusro contributed significantly to the growth of Khariboli, an early form of modern Hindi-Urdu. Through his poetry, riddles and songs blending Persian and local dialects, he helped shape its vocabulary and style. His creative fusion enriched north Indian linguistic culture and laid foundations for later Hindavi and Urdu literature. ANSWER: (B) Khariboli
Amir Khusro played a pioneering role in the development of what? (A) Bhojpuri (B) Khariboli (C) Brajbhasha (D) Awadhi
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Amir Khusro, a celebrated poet, musician and scholar of the Delhi Sultanate, played a crucial role in developing Khariboli, the dialect that later evolved into Hindi and Urdu. His literary works, including riddles, verses and folk songs, blended Persian aesthetics with local spoken language, enriching Khariboli’s vocabulary and structure. Khusro’s Hindavi compositions showcased a unique linguistic fusion that appealed to both elite and common audiences. By popularising the dialect through music and poetry, he helped establish a literary base for future North Indian languages. His contributions mark him as a key cultural architect of Indo-Persian linguistic tradition.
ANSWER: (B) Khariboli