Ustad Allauddin Khan, the legendary sarod player, was from which of the following gharanas of music?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Maihar
- Ustad Allauddin Khan, the legendary sarod player, was from Maihar gharanas of music.
- He became court musician for the Maharaja of Maihar where he laid the foundation of a modern Maihar gharana by developing a number of ragas, combining the bass sitar and bass sarod with more traditional instruments and setting up an orchestra.
- He also established a college of music in Maihar in 1955.