10 Soulful Poems By Amir Khusro, The Poet Who Saw Love In A Spiritual Light

Shabdita Pareek

For centuries, poetry has remained one of the most extraordinary art forms of expression. A Sufi mystic and a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, Amir Khusro’s portrayal of love is spiritual and that’s what makes him different from other poets. Written way back in the 12th century, Amir Khusro’s poems are still revered and relevant. 

From the popular Chhap tilak to Raini chadhi rasool ki, Amir Khusro has given us some of the iconic poems that we sing without even knowing who wrote it.  

Here are Best Amir Khusro Poems

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