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Which of the following classical dance forms was patronised by the Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah?

  1. A
    Odissi
  2. B
    Manipuri
  3. C
    Kuchipudi
  4. D
    Kathak

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Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, was a major patron of Kathak, a classical dance form originating from Northern India.
He was not only a patron but also an accomplished dancer and musician himself, training under the guidance of Thakur Prasadji.

His court at Lucknow became highly renowned for the development and refinement of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak.

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Which of the following classical dance forms was patronised by the Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah?
A
Odissi
B
Manipuri
C
Kuchipudi
D
Kathak

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