Question

How shehnai came into being​

Answer 1

A pipe was chosen with a natural hollow stem that was longer and broader than the pungi and made seven holes on the body of the pipe . when it was played , closing and opening some of these holes soft and melodious sounds were produced The instrument was so different from the pungi and had to be named as "Shehnai"

Answer 2

Answer:

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