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Medieval History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Amir Khusro was court poet of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Allauddin Khilji

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Allauddin Khilji”.
Amir Khusro was a renowned poet, musician, and scholar who lived during the Delhi Sultanate. While he was associated with the courts of several Delhi Sultans, his most significant contributions were made during the reign of Alauddin Khilji.

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