Gharana
Maihar
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InstrumentSarod
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1862–1972)
Ustad
Allauddin Khan
Notable Students
Ali Akbar KhanAnnapurna Devi(Surbahar)Ravi Shankar(Sitar)Nikhil Banerjee(Sitar)V.G. Jog(Violin)Vasant RaiPannalal Ghosh(Bansuri)Bahadur KhanSharan Rani Backliwal
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Biography
Ustad Allauddin Khan (8 October 1862 \u2013 6 September 1972) was an Indian sarod player and multi-instrumentalist, composer, and one of the most notable music teachers of the 20th century in Indian classical music. He was the founder of the Maihar gharana of Hindustani classical music and the guru of many renowned musicians. His legacy continues through his children, disciples, and the Maihar Band, an orchestra he established.
Profile last updated 2026-01-06