Question

Who among the following is credited as the originator of the Kirana gharana, a prominent lineage in Hindustani classical music?

• A. Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
• B. Ustad Abdul Karim Khan
• C. Ustad Allauddin Khan
• D. Pandit Bhimsen Josh

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ustad Abdul Karim Khan

Ustad Abdul Karim Khan(11 November 1872 – 27 October 1937) was an Indian classical singer and, along with his cousin Abdul Wahid Khan, the founder of the Kirana gharana of classical music. Abdul Karim Khan was musically influenced by Ustad Rahmat Khan of Gwalior gharana. Apart from vocals and sarangi, he also learned the veena (been), sitar and tabla.