Question

Who was Bismillah Khan ? Describe
the importance of shehnai in Indian
society​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Who was Bismillah Khan ?

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It was a part of the group of nine musical instruments that were played at the royal court. Bismillah Khan was born at Dumraon, Bihar in 1916 into a family of musicians. His grandfather Rasool Bux Khan played the shehnai at the court of the king of Bhojpur.

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Describe the importance of shehnai in India society.

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The shehnai is widely used for temple music in North and Western India and is particularly popular in the holy city Varanasi / Benares. Its sound is thought to create and maintain a sense of auspiciousness and sanctity and, as a result, is widely used during marriages and processions