In which one of the following works has Amir Khusrau praised the climate of India, its languages, notably Sanskrit, its arts and music and even its animals?
- A.Ijaz-i Khusrawi
- B.Dewal Rani Khizr Khani
- C.Khazainul Futuh
- D.Nuh Sipihr
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The correct answer is D, Nuh Sipihr. In this poem Amir Khusrau sets out to show that India is superior to other lands, praising its climate, its languages, its arts and music, and even its animals. Nuh Sipihr, meaning 'Nine Skies', was written in 1318 for Sultan Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah Khalji and is divided into nine parts. Its third part is a famous celebration of Hindustan: Khusrau ranks Sanskrit above many other languages, admires Indian learning and music, and lists the many languages spoken across the country. Option A is wrong because Ijaz-i Khusrawi is a collection of his prose letters and models of fine writing. Option B is wrong because Dewal Rani Khizr Khani is a romance about the love of Khizr Khan, son of Alauddin Khalji, for the Gujarat princess Deval Rani. Option C is wrong because Khazainul Futuh is a prose account of the conquests of Alauddin Khalji. Exam tip: Nuh Sipihr praises India; Khazainul Futuh records Alauddin's campaigns.
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