Allauddin Khan

India, 1918–1972

Indian multi-instrumentalist and teacher who founded the Maihar gharana. His pupils included Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, and his teaching shaped modern Hindustani instrumental practice.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Allauddin Khan and 1 artist Allauddin Khan influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Allauddin Khan influence?

• Ravi Shankar — Shankar spent seven years living in Allauddin Khan's household at Maihar in the strictest guru-shishya discipline — the sole source of his art.