Amir Khusrau

Indian poet, writer, singer and scholar (1253–1325)
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Amir Khusrau

Summary

Amir Khusrau is a human[1]. He was born in Patiyali[2]. He was born on January 1, 1253[3]. He passed away in Delhi[4]. He died on September 27, 1325[5]. He worked as a poet[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,871 views/month, #6,483 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Amir Khusrau's place of birth was Patiyali[2].
  • Amir Khusrau passed away in Delhi[4].
  • Amir Khusrau was born on January 1, 1253[3].
  • Amir Khusrau died on September 27, 1325[5].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Amir Khusro[11].
  • Amir Khusrau's father was Amir Saif ud-Din Mahmud[12].
  • Amir Khusrau's mother was Bibi Daulatnaz[13].
  • Amir Khusrau held citizenship in India[14].
  • Amir Khusrau's professions included poet[6].
  • Amir Khusrau's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Amir Khusrau worked as a writer[8].
  • Amir Khusrau's professions included musician[9].
  • Amir Khusrau's religion is recorded as Islam[15].
  • Amir Khusrau is recorded as male[16].
  • Amir Khusrau's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Amir Khusrau's genre is ghazal[18].
  • Amir Khusrau's Commons category is recorded as Amir Khusrow[19].
  • Amir Khusrau's given name is recorded as Amir[20].
  • Amir Khusrau's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[21].
  • Amir Khusrau's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[22].
  • Amir Khusrau's described by source is recorded as al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[23].
  • Amir Khusrau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[24].
  • Amir Khusrau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Turkish[25].
  • Amir Khusrau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hindi[26].
  • Amir Khusrau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Persian[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Patiyali[2], Amir Khusrau… he was born on January 1, 1253[3]. His father was Amir Saif ud-Din Mahmud[12]. His mother was Bibi Daulatnaz[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and musician[9].

Personal Life

Amir Khusrau's religion is recorded as Islam[15].

Death and Burial

Amir Khusrau died on September 27, 1325[5]. He passed away in Delhi[4]. He is buried at Tomb of Amir Khusro[11].

Why It Matters

Amir Khusrau ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,871 views/month, #6,483 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Qissa-ye Chahar Darvesh[30], a literary work[31] and Hasht-Bihisht[32], a literary work[33], founded in 1301[34].

FAQs

Where was Amir Khusrau born?

Amir Khusrau's place of birth was Patiyali[2].

Where did Amir Khusrau die?

Amir Khusrau passed away in Delhi[4].

Who were Amir Khusrau's parents?

Amir Khusrau's father was Amir Saif ud-Din Mahmud[12]. Amir Khusrau's mother was Bibi Daulatnaz[13].

What did Amir Khusrau do for work?

Amir Khusrau worked as poet[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and musician[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Artsy. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sitelink count → 79
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    Image → Amir Khusraw (portrait) presents a book of poetry to Ala'udd
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1, al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)
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  2. 6w ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1, al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Patiyali
    Aliases → —
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1, al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)
    Writing language → Persian, Hindustani
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