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Allauddin Khan
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Ustad Allauddin Khan, also known as (c. 1862 – 6 September 1972)[1] was an Indian sarod player and multi-instrumentalist, composer and one of the most notable music teachers of the 20th century in Indian classical music.[2][3][4] For a generation many of his students, across different instruments like sitar and violin, dominated Hindustani classical and became one of the most famous exponents of the form ever, including Khan.
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Born | c. 1862 Shibpur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Died | 6 September 1972(1972-09-06) (aged 109–110) |
Genres | Hindustani classical music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, sarodiya |
Instrument(s) | Shehnai, sarod, sitar, bansuri |
Children | Ali Akbar Khan ও Annapurna Devi |
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