Literary Works of Medieval India

Medieval Indian literature represents a profound shift from Sanskrit and courtly Persian to accessible vernacular languages, driven primarily by the Bhakti and Sufi movements. Key figures like Amir Khusro, Kabir, and Tulsidas not only created masterpieces but also fundamentally reshaped the linguistic, cultural, and spiritual landscape, fostering a unique Indo-Islamic synthesis.

Literary Contributions and Social Context

Amir Khusro

  • Poetry/Music: Authored historical Masnavis, Persian Ghazals, and pioneered literary works in Hindavi (early form of Hindi/Urdu), including Khaliq-e-Bari (a vocabulary of Persian, Arabic, and Hindavi words).
  • Indo-Persian Synthesis: He was the first great synthesizer of Persian and indigenous traditions, coining the term ....
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