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Ustad Bismillah Khan

NIOS · Class 10 · English

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1. Life and Background

  • Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916 in Dumraon, Bihar.
  • His father, Paigambar Khan, was a musician in the court of Maharaja Keshav Prasad Singh of Dumraon.
  • His mother was Mitthan.
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2. Training, Practice, and Musical Growth

  • Bismillah Khan learned shehnai from his maternal uncle Ali Baksh.
  • He practised regularly and reached perfection in a short time.
  • The flowing waters of the River Ganga inspired him to improvise new ragas.
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3. Shehnai and Its Importance

  • The shehnai is a wind instrument with a double reed.
  • It is mainly an outdoor instrument.
  • It is played on auspicious occasions such as processions and weddings.
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4. Fame, Awards, and Public Recognition

  • Bismillah Khan received the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
  • He had earlier received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
  • These are the top four civilian awards of India.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The life, music, values, and legacy of Ustad Bismillah Khan

Identity and early lifeMusical training and influenceShehnai as an instrumentAwards and recognitionMajor performancesValues and personalityFaith and spiritual lifeLater life and death

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