UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Miscellaneous/Pre-Medieval Period

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    The Turkish brought with them musical instruments

    A)  Rabab and Sarangi       

    B)  Sitar and Flute

    C)  Veena and Tabia          

    D)  Tanpura and Mridang

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The Turkish brought with them musical instruments Rabab and Sarangi. During this time, the music of North India began to acquire and adapt to the presence of Persian language, music, and musical instruments, such as the Setar, from which the Sitar got its name; the Kemancheh and Santur, which became popular in Kashmir; and the Rabab [alternately known as Rebab and Rubabj, which preceded the Sarod. New instruments were introduced, including the Tabia and Sitar.


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