Alladiya Khan Musical artist

Alladiya Khan (Hindi: अल्लादिया ख़ान; 10 August 1855 – 16 March 1946) was an Indian classical singer, known as "Gaan Samraat" (Emperor of Music). Khan founded the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana rooted in Dagar Bani. He is also recognized for his revival and creations of many rare ragas.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 10, 1855
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1946
Hometown
Atrauli
Uttar Pradesh

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Musical artist

Career started1870
Career ended1940
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Thumri
Dhamar
Dhrupad
Khyal

Topical connections

Abdul Karim KhanMusical artist
Abdul Rashid KhanMusical artist
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Alladiya Khan on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://books.google.com/books?id=-EkDt0Gboe8C&pg=PA40
  2. http://education.vsnl.com/indianculture/alladiya2.html
  3. http://education.vsnl.com/indianculture/alladiya3.html
  4. http://www.chembur.com/anecdotes/alladiya.htm
  5. http://www.manjiriasanare-kelkar.com/tradition.htm
  6. http://www.ustadalladiyakhan.blogspot.com