Describe the development of music in the Sultanate period.
During the Sultanate period, a mixed form of both Indian and Iranian style of music was developed. With the Turkish advent in India, many Iranian ragas were mixed into Indian ragas. Development of music took place in Khanqahs (hospice of Sufis). Many regional kings patronaged the music. Music was one of the major parts of the daily life of their palaces. Amir Khusrau was one of the greatest musicians of this age who was given the title of ‘Nayak’. He helped in the development of many Iranian-Arabian ragas like Emaan, Gora, Sanam, etc. He also helped in increase in the practice of Sitar and even of the Tabla as well. Sultan of Jaunpur, Hussain Sharki was a great lover of music. One Sufi saint Pir Bodhan resided in his kingdom who was also known as a very good musician. Raja Man Singh of Gwalior was also a music lover. Lodhi rulers also patronaged music.
