UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:

  1. Agra Gharana
  2. Gwalior Gharana
  3. Patiala Gharana
  4. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

Answer

Correct Answer

Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

Explanation

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur was a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist from Karnataka and a major exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. He was trained by musicians associated with the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition and became known for his distinctive rendering of complex ragas.

Topics: art and culture, gharana tradition, hindustani classical music, indian musicians