Option (a) is not correct: The Agra Gharana is famous for stalwarts like Ustad Faiyaz Khan and emphasizes a deep, nomadic Nom-Tom alap and rhythmic play.
Option (b) is not correct: While Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur received his initial foundational training in Hindustani classical music from Pandit Nilkanth Bua Alurmath (who belonged to the Gwalior Gharana), it was not his definitive or primary musical identity.
Option (c) is not correct: The Patiala Gharana is renowned for figures like Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, emphasizing intricate, rapid-fire taans and a highly expressive thumri style.
Option (d) is correct: Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur was one of the most revered 20th-century exponents of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana (founded by Ustad Alladiya Khan). He achieved complete mastery over this specific gayaki (singing style) under the intensive tutelage of Ustad Alladiya Khan’s sons, Ustad Manji Khan and Ustad Bhurji Khan. He was particularly celebrated for his phenomenal breath control and his unique command over complex, rare, and compound ragas (Jod-Ragas) characteristic of the Jaipur tradition.
Source: https://baithak.org/mallikarjun-mansur/
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/remembering-rajshekhar-mansur-musical-maestro-and-teacher-7919082/
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