Musical instrument used by Amir Khusro was

Musical instrument used by Amir Khusro was

Q. Musical instrument used by Amir Khusro was

(a) Sitar

(b) Sarod

(c) Tabla

(d) Flute

Ans: (a) Sitar

Explanation: Khusrau is credited for the invention of the sitar. At the time, there were many versions of the Veena in India. He rechristened the 3 stringed Tritantri Veena as a Sehtaar (Persian for 3 stringed), which eventually became known as the sitar.

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