Amir Khusrau
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Summary
Amir Khusrau was born on January 1, 1253[1], in Patiyali[2]. He died on September 27, 1325[3], in Delhi[4]. He worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,045 views/month, #6,483 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tomb of Amir Khusro[10]
- Father: Amir Saif ud-Din Mahmud[11]
- Mother: Bibi Daulatnaz[12]
- Country of citizenship: India[13]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: ghazal[16]
- Commons category: Amir Khusrow[17]
- Given name: Amir[18]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[19], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[20], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[22], Turkish[23], Hindi[24], Persian[25], Urdu[26]
- Commons Creator page: Amir Khusrow[27]
- Name in native language: خسرو بن سيف الدين محمود البخاري الدهلوي[28]
- Lifestyle: mysticism[29]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q27115654[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[31]
- Has works in the collection: Ashmolean Museum[32]
- Writing language: Persian[33], Hindustani[34]
Why It Matters
Amir Khusrau has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include Qissa-ye Chahar Darvesh[37], a literary work[38] and Hasht-Bihisht[39], a literary work[40], founded in 1301[41].
FAQs
Where was Amir Khusrau born?
Amir Khusrau's place of birth was Patiyali[2].
Where did Amir Khusrau die?
Amir Khusrau passed away in Delhi[4].
Who were Amir Khusrau's parents?
Amir Khusrau's father was Amir Saif ud-Din Mahmud[11]. Amir Khusrau's mother was Bibi Daulatnaz[12].
What did Amir Khusrau do for work?
Amir Khusrau worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and musician[8].