Alladiya Khan

Alladiya Khan
Birth nameGhulam Ahmad Khan
Born(1855-08-10)10 August 1855
Uniara, British India
OriginAtrauli, Uttar Pradesh
Died16 March 1946(1946-03-16) (aged 90)
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
GenresDhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal,
Occupationsinger of classical music
Years active1870 – 1944

Alladiya Khan (10 August 1855 – 16 March 1946) was an Indian Hindustani classical singer who founded the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, also referred as just Jaipur Gharana.[1] He is recognized for his revival, reinterpretation, and creations of many rare raags, compositions, and techniques and for producing disciples like Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale, Kesarbai Kerkar, and Mogubai Kurdikar.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Khayal Gharanas 7 Creators including Alladiya Khan". ITC Sangeet Research Academy website. Archived from the original on 27 July 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
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  3. ^ "Ambassadors of their art". The Hindu newspaper. 23 September 2007. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.