how did the nomenclature Shehnai come about
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Origin of the shehnai The shehnai is thought to have been developed by improving upon the pungi (a woodwind folk instrument used primarily for snake charming). Another theory of the origin of the shehnai is that the name is a modification of the word "sur-nal".
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Pungi was played in Emperor Aurangzebs court But he banned it for its shrill sound . A barber of a family of professional musician improved it . He chose a pipe made with seven holes in it . he played it which gave a musical sound . the pungi became shehnai after its being played in shahs chambers
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