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What instrument was Bismillah Khan famous for playing?
What instrument was Bismillah Khan famous for playing?
What was the name of the prestigious award Bismillah Khan received in 2001?
What was the name of the prestigious award Bismillah Khan received in 2001?
Where was Bismillah Khan from?
Where was Bismillah Khan from?
At which event did Bismillah Khan perform in 1980, becoming the first Indian to perform there?
At which event did Bismillah Khan perform in 1980, becoming the first Indian to perform there?
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In which city did Bismillah Khan give his first public performance?
In which city did Bismillah Khan give his first public performance?
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What was the name of the music institution that Bismillah Khan established in Varanasi?
What was the name of the music institution that Bismillah Khan established in Varanasi?
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Bismillah Khan's Life and Achievements
- Famous for playing the Shehnai, a traditional Indian instrument.
- Received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2001.
- Born in Dumraon, Bihar, India.
- Performed at the Edinburgh Festival in 1980, becoming the first Indian to do so.
- Gave his first public performance in Allahabad city.
- Founded the Sangeet Mahal, a music institution, in Varanasi.
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Test your knowledge about the legendary Indian musician Bismillah Khan with this quiz. Delve into his origins, his instrument of expertise, and his historic performance in 1980.
