Who was the originator of the new Persian poetic style ‘Sabak-e-Hindi’ or ‘Hindustani’?
Amir Khusro developed the ‘Sabak-e-Hindi’ (Hindustani style) of Persian poetry, blending Indian themes, imagery, rhythm and cultural sensibilities with Persian literary forms. His works are known for innovation, musicality, Indian vocabulary and local expressions. This style greatly influenced later Indo-Persian poets across the subcontinent. ANSWER: (A) Amir Khusro
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Amir Khusro, the celebrated Sufi poet, musician and scholar of the Delhi Sultanate, is credited with originating the ‘Sabak-e-Hindi’ style of Persian poetry. This poetic movement incorporated Indian experiences, landscapes, emotions and cultural symbols into traditional Persian forms. Khusro experimented with vocabulary, rhythm and imagery, producing a uniquely Indian flavor within Persian literature. His intellectual versatility and exposure to diverse cultures allowed him to merge Indo-Islamic artistic traditions seamlessly. The new style gained immense popularity and shaped Indo-Persian literary evolution for centuries, influencing poets across India, Iran and Central Asia.