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Who among the following is known to have established the ‘Indore Gharana’?1. Ustad Amir Khan2. Ustad Bade Mohammad Khan3. Abdul Karim Khan4. Rehmat Ali Khan

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ustad Amir Khan

The correct answer is Ustad Amir Khan.

  • Indore Gharana is one of the vocal Gharanas of Indian classical music which was founded by Amir Khan.
  • The performance of the Indore Gharana is noted by the vilambit tempo in the style of Abdul Wahid Khan, and the taans reminiscent of Rajab Ali Khan.
  • Some of the noted vocalist and disciples of Amir Khan are Pandith Amarnath, Shankar Lal Mishra, Kankana Banerjee, Purvi Mukherjee, etc.
  • The famous musician Sultan Khan (Sarangi player) developed his music under Indore Gharana.

  • Gharana is a system in which people organize socially that links musicians and dancers.
  • It is an apprenticeship or lineage, for the adherence to a particular musical style. 
  • The word Gharana originates from the Urdu/Hindi word ‘Ghar’, which means ‘house’ or Family.
  • Gharana also indicates a comprehensive musicological ideology and differentiates one school from another.
  • Some of the Gharanas well known for singing Hindustani classical music are Agra, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kirana, and Patiala.


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