Famous Poets in India
Sufism is a broad area of study that includes art, music, and literature. The Sufi poets are famous for the concept of seeking the ultimate truth in divine love. Amir Khusrow is one of the famous Sufi poets. He is often called the “father of Urdu literature”. However, most of his poetic works are in the Persian language. It is said that the popular style of “Qawwali” was created by him only. Also, he introduced another popular form of music called “Ghazals” in India. His poems are ghazals in different forms. Gradually, they enriched Urdu literature.