'Gar firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast': The story behind India’s most romantic Persian quote
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 12:00 (IST)
Amir Khusro, a 13th-century poet, remains a vibrant cultural force in India, celebrated for his qawwalis and riddles. While a famous couplet praising India as paradise is widely attributed to him, historical evidence points to other claimants. Khusro's deep love for India, evident in his writings, fuels this enduring legacy.