History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2020 History
Which of the following Raja/Sultan/poet was entitled 'Gandharva' on account of his genius in the field of music?
ASultan Sikandar Lodi
BSultan Husain Sharqi ✓ Correct
CRaja Man Singh of Gwalior
DAmir Khusrau
Correct answer: (B) Sultan Husain Sharqi — The title went to Sultan Husain Sharqi, so the answer is Sultan Husain Sharqi.
Explanation
★The title went to Sultan Husain Sharqi, so the answer is Sultan Husain Sharqi.
★Sultan Husain Shah was the last ruler of the Jaunpur Sultanate of the Sharqi dynasty.
★He assumed the title of Gandharva for his genius in music.
★He contributed significantly to the development of the Khayal.
★The Khayal is a genre of Hindustani classical music.
★So the one entitled Gandharva for his musical genius was Sultan Husain Sharqi.
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