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Amir Khusrau was the famous poet in the court of

  1. Akbar

  2. Shahjahan

  3. Ibrahim Lodi

  4. Alauddin Khalji

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Explanation

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was a prolific poet, musician, and scholar who served in the courts of successive Delhi Sultans, most notably under Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316). He is credited with inventing the sitar and tabla, and pioneered Hindustani classical music traditions. His patronage relationship with Alauddin Khalji is well-documented in historical records.

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