History
Four major Gharanas are recognized in Hindustani Classical Khayal music: Gwalior, Agra, Kirana and Jaipur-Atrauli. Others are less pervasive, but no less enchanting, such as Indore, Rampur, Mewati, Patiala, and Bhendi-Bazar.
The Jaipur-Atrauli gharana acquired its name and status as a Gharana from the time of Alladiya Khan in the early half of the 20th century. This Gharana mainly evolved from Dagar-bani of Dhrupad,however it also absorbed finer essence of Gauhar-bani and Khandar-bani. He raised the level of artistry to such heights that he was acclaimed as the high priest of khayal gayaki. Barrister Jayakar, a connoisseur of classical music, was moved to call him "Gaan Samraat" — "The Mount Everest of music".
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