Multiple choice

Amir Khusrau's name is associated with the invention of

  1. sitar

  2. sarod

  3. tabla

  4. shehnai

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Explanation

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325), the famous Sufi poet and musician in the court of Alauddin Khilji, is credited with inventing the sitar. He is also associated with other musical innovations and was a pioneer in Indo-Persian musical fusion. The sarod, tabla, and shehnai have different origins and attributions.