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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q90

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Who among the following is known as Tuti-e-Hind?

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Correct answer: D

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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Amir Khusro.

  • The 13th-century poet, scholar, and musician Amir Khusro is frequently called **"Tuti-e-Hind"**, or the "Parrot of India," because of his eloquence and command of multiple languages.
  • He was a prolific author who combined Indian and Persian cultural influences in his works written in Hindi, Persian, and other languages.
  • Khusro is renowned for his poetic brilliance and his contribution to the evolution of classical Indian music and the Urdu language. His literary, musical, and Sufi contributions have left a lasting legacy.