Question

The shehnai of Bismilla Khan: How did 'pungi' come to be known as 'Shehnai' ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

because pungi is also like shehnai.the appearance of pungi has sone differnce also the aound of pungi is same 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