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Ali Akbar Khan was associated with which instrument?

  1. A
    Flute
  2. B
    Sarod
  3. C
    Sitar
  4. D
    Drums

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Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was a legendary Indian classical musician of the Maihar Gharana, renowned for his masterful playing of the Sarod.
He played a pivotal role in popularizing Indian classical music in the West, both through concert performances and by establishing the Ali Akbar College of Music.

He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 1989.

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Ali Akbar Khan was associated with which instrument?
A
Flute
B
Sarod
C
Sitar
D
Drums

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