Consider the following statements.1. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan started the ...
Patiala Gharana: - Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh khan started the Gharana in the 19th century. It received initial sponsorship by the Maharaja of Patiala in Punjab.
- They soon gathered a reputation for ghazal, thumri and khayal. They stress on the use of greater rhythm. As their compositions stress on emotions, they tend to use ornamentation or alankaras in their music. They stress on intricate tanas.
- The most well-known composer from this Gharana is Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Sahab, one of Gharana India's greatest Hindustani classical vocalists who bridged the gap between vocals limited to an elite audience.
- He was well known for his rendition of the Raga Darbari. The Gharana is unique as it uses unique taans, gamak and gayaki of Tarana style.
Consider the following statements.1. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan started the ...
Answer:
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and the Patiala Gharana
- Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a renowned Indian classical vocalist who belonged to the Patiala Gharana.
- However, he did not start the Patiala Gharana. The Patiala Gharana was founded by Ustad Ali Baksh in the 19th century.
- Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was the son of Ustad Ali Baksh's brother, Ustad Kale Khan. He received his initial training in music from his father and later from his uncle, Ustad Barkat Ali Khan.
- Bade Ghulam Ali Khan went on to become one of the most prominent exponents of the Patiala Gharana and took it to great heights.
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Raag Darbari
- Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was known for his expertise in a variety of ragas, including Raag Darbari.
- However, he was not particularly known for his rendition of Raag Darbari alone.
- Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was known for his soulful and emotive style of singing, which he brought to every raga that he sang. His mastery over the various aspects of music, including taal, laya, and sur, made him a legendary figure in the world of Indian classical music.
Conclusion:
Thus, statement 1 is incorrect as Bade Ghulam Ali Khan did not start the Patiala Gharana. Statement 2 is partially correct as Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was known for his rendition of Raag Darbari, but he was not particularly known for this raga alone. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.