Amir Khusro Website

There are those who consume
Naans and kebabs even in their dreams;
And there are those who don't even dream,
Since they can't sleep due to starvation.

Amir Khusro Dehlavi, better known as a prolific Persian poet associated with royal courts of more than seven kings of Delhi Sultanate, is also a household name in much of North India and Pakistan through the playful Hindi Pahelees, Dohas and songs attributed to him. On these pages you will find an essay about his Urs (death anniversary), another one about his Hindvi poetry, and many (translated) selections from his Farsi poetry, apart from other interesting stories and links. Also see the lyrics of your favourite Khusro qawwalis. Keep visiting this site often, as more information is constantly being added here.

Brief Chronology of Khusro's Life & Times
Some assorted Farsi couplets
Basant - Spring Festival of Sufis (Chowk magazine)
Works / Bibliography on Khusro
Can you solve some of Khusro's Pahelis, Dosukhnay
Amir Khusro on other websites / links
My India-Pak article in Chowk magazine
Ghalib's Letters Page
Angelfire (our sponsor)

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This is a mirror front-page of the original website compiled by Yousuf Saeed
On the top is this week's quote from Khusro.
See previous weeks' quotes.
Site was started on May 2nd,1998 and is updated every week.