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Kathak became a major art form under the patronage of ________.

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Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Delhi
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Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Bengal
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Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Hyderabad
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Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh
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The correct option is D Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh
Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word 'katha' meaning 'story'. Kathaks were a caste of story tellers in temples. Eventually it became a distinct dance style. It became a major art form under the patronage of Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh.

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