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Who among the following has been credited with developing a notation system for Indian classical music?

  1. A
    Kumar Gandharva
  2. B
    Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
  3. C
    Bal Gandharva
  4. D
    Bhimsen Joshi

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Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande was a towering musicologist who structured and introduced the first comprehensive notation system for Hindustani classical music. He classified ragas into the Thaat system, bridging classical practice with clear academic study.

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Who among the following has been credited with developing a notation system for Indian classical music?
A
Kumar Gandharva
B
Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
C
Bal Gandharva
D
Bhimsen Joshi

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