Who was the first Muslim musician in the subcontinent?
Who was the first Muslim musician in the subcontinent?
A: Ameer Khusro
B: Wali Dakini
C: Quli Qutab Shah
D: None of these
Amir Khusrau; a 13th-century poet-musician; pioneered qawwali and classical music in the subcontinent. Others contributed later. His innovations shaped South Asian music; key for studying cultural synthesis; musical heritage; and Islamic influences in the region.