The Atrauli Gharana is a Hindustani music apprenticeship fraternity (original gharana), founded by four brothers from the Gauharbani tradition who moved to Atrauli from Gwalior in the late-18th century. The gharana is best known for its influence and association with the Jaipur-Atrauli and Agra gharanas.[1]

This tradition acquired its celebrated status as its representatives, like Alladiya Khan, Faiyaz Khan, and Vilayat Hussain Khan, grew with acclaim in the 20th century. The gharana is known for its distinctive vocal aesthetics, raga repertoire, and technical aptitude.[2]

History

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The gharana was formed in the 18th century by four brothers - Hidayat Khan, Mughul Khan, Karim Hussain Khan, and Jabbar Khan - who were musicians that settled in Atrauli from Gwalior at the invitation of its Nawab.[3]

Unlike the Agra Gharana, which comes from the Nauharbani tradition, and the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, which comes from the Dagarbani tradition, the Atrauli Gharana emerged from the Gauharbani tradition.[4]

Lineage

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The following family trees are based on reports by Vilayat Hussain Khan.[5]

Ancestral Lineage

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Gauharbani Ancestors from Gwalior
who settled in Atrauli
Hidayat
Khan
Mughul
Khan
Karim
Khan
Jabbar
Khan
Lal
Khan
Daughter,
Wife of
Tanras Khan
Hazi Zahoor
Khan
DaughterManshi Ghulam
Hussain
Noor
Khan
Chojja
Khan
Fazal
Khan
Inayat
Khan
Faiz
Khan
Riyaz
Khan
Mehboob Khan
"Daraspiya"
Puttan
Khan
Jasiya Begum, Wife of
Natthan Khan (Agrawale)
Vitto Begum, Wife of
Ahmed Khan (Atrauliwale)
Munshi Jamal
Ahmed Khan
Jaipur-Atrauli
Gharana Tradition
Abbasi Begum, Wife of
Safdar Hussain
Khan
Ahmed
Khan
Altaf Hussain KhanLiaqat Hussain KhanDaughterAta Hussain KhanBande Hasan KhanAjju Begum,
Wife of
Umrao Khan
Mariambi Begum, Wife of
Audulla Khan (Agrawale)
Bashiran Begum, Wife of
Faiyaz Hussain Khan
Allarakhe Begum, Wife of
Liaqat Hussain Khan
Kamaal
Ahmed
Reyaz
Ahmed
Hasina Begum, Wife of
Khadim Hussain Khan

Prominent Musicians

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References

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  1. ^ Sharma, Manorma (2006). Tradition of Hindustani music. New Delhi: A.P.H. Pub. Corp. p. 49. ISBN 81-7648-999-9.
  2. ^ Kumāraprasāda Mukhopādhyāẏa (2006). The Lost World of Hindustani Music. Penguin Books India. pp. 154–. ISBN 978-0-14-306199-1. Archived from the original on 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  3. ^ Manorma Sharma (2006). Tradition of Hindustani Music. APH Publishing. pp. 49–51. ISBN 978-81-7648-999-7. Archived from the original on 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. ^ Jeffrey Michael Grimes (2008). The Geography of Hindustani Music: The Influence of Region and Regionalism on the North Indian Classical Tradition. pp. 142–. ISBN 978-1-109-00342-0.
  5. ^ Ghosh, Tapasi (2008). Pran Piya: Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan. India: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors. p. Appendix. ISBN 978-81-269-0855-4.

Bibliography

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