Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana (also known as the Jaipur Gharana, Atrauli-Jaipur Gharana, and Alladiyakhani Gharana) is a Khayal-based stylized singing family-hood (gharana), founded by Utd. Alladiya Khan (1855–1946) in the late 19th century. His family belonged to Atrauli near Aligarh, and subsequently migrated to Jaipur, giving the gharana its name.

Evolved from Dhrupad singing, the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana acquired its name and status as a Gharana in the early half of the 20th century as a result of the growing popularity of stalwarts of this Gharana, like Ustad Azmat Hussain Khan, Smt. Kesarbai Kerkar, Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar and Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur. The founder of this gharana, Utd. Alladiya Khan initially developed the unique Gayaki of this Gharana following the loss of his voice which prompted him to develop singing style which despite being innovative had its firm root in traditional 'Bani' of his Gharana .

The gharana is known for its unique laykari and rich repertoire of ragas, especially Jod-Raags and Sankeerna Raags. Signature and specialty Raags of this Gharana (some revived or created by Utd. Alladiya Khan) include Sampoorna Malkauns, Basanti Kedar, Basant Bahar, Bihagda, Kaushi Kanada, Khat, Gandhari and Nat Kamod among many others.

Four major Gharanas are recognised 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.

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