Which of the following Hindustani vocalists from Allahabad, along with her famed contemporary Gauhar Jaan, had the privilege of performing for Emperor George V at the Delhi Darbar in 1911?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Janki Bai.
- Janki Bai was also a talented poet and composed a book of Urdu poems called 'Diwan-e-Janki', along with her famed contemporary Gauhar Jaan.
- He had the privilege of performing for Emperor George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
- Janki Bai of Allahabad was one of the leading Hindustani vocalists and most popular singers to record on the gramophone.