Given below are notes on the life of Ustad Rahi Khan. Write a biographical sketch of his in about 100 words:
Born – March 21 , 1926 in Sitapur, U.P.
His ancestors – famous musicians
At the age six – moved to Varanasi
Received training – under Ustad Amir Ali Khan – a sitar player
Started performing at the age of 14
Performed in India and abroad
Awarded Padam Shri in 1967
Established a music school at Varanasi
Died – August 21 , 2004
One of the best examples of Hindu–Muslim Unity
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Ustad Rahu Khan was born in "Sitapur", a town in "Uttar Pradesh" on 21st day of the month March, 1926.
Coming for an ancestral lineage of famous musicians, it was no surprise when it was discovered he had a penchant for playing music.
His family had moved to Varanasi when he was six years old and he started to train under Ustad Amir Ali Khan, a famous sitar player.
Rahu Khan started performing at the "age of fourteen" and soon was widely praised.
He performed in India and abroad.
In 1967, He was awarded the "Padma Shri" for his musical talent.
Later, he established a "music school" at "Varanasi".
He was demised on 21st August 2004.
His works are considered to be one of the prime examples of Hindu-Muslim Unity as he was hit among the classical lovers of India.