Maihar Gharana

Maihar Gharana is a Hindustani classical music lineage associated with Allauddin Khan and the princely state of Maihar in India. The tradition became known for strict training, instrumental discipline, and a broad approach to raga performance. Its students included major figures such as Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar, who carried the style to international audiences.

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