Ali Akbar Khan was associated with which of the following gharanas?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Maihar gharana.
The renowned Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was a stalwart of the Maihar Gharana, a distinguished school of Hindustani classical music.
He inherited this legacy from his father and guru, Baba Allauddin Khan, the gharana's founder. A virtuoso of the sarod, Khan elevated the instrument's prominence through his innovative compositions and global performances.
Established in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, this gharana emphasizes rigorous discipline and blends dhrupad, tantrakari, and tantrakari-ang styles. Khan's contributions, including the Ali Akbar College of Music, cemented the Maihar Gharana's influence worldwide.