Consider the following statements
1. Amir Khusrau introduced many ragas such as ghora, aiman, sanam
2. He is credited with having invented Sitar
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Amir Khusrau introduced many new ragas such as ghora and sanam. He evolved a new style of light music known as Qawwaalis by blending the Hindu and Iranian systems.

Khusrau is credited for the invention of the sitar. At the time, there were many versions of the Veena in India. He rechristened the 3 stringed Tritantri Veena as a Sehtaar (Persian for 3 stringed), which eventually became known as the sitar.

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i) Hindustani music extensively employs instruments like tabla, sarangi, santoor, sitar etc.

ii) Carnatic music extensively employs instruments like veena, mridangam, mandolin etc.

iii) Hindustani music has more number of Gharanas than Carnatic music.

iv) The number of ragas used in Carnatic music is more than the ragas used in Hindustani music.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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