Ustad Allauddin Khan was one of the greatest figures in Hindustani classical music.
He was a master of the Sarod, a prominent string instrument in North Indian music.
Allauddin Khan founded the Maihar Gharana and trained many legendary musicians like Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan.
His style combined strong technique, deep knowledge of ragas, and mastery over improvisation.
He revived and popularised the Sarod on concert stages in India and abroad.