Which of the following Indian musicians was called ‘Mallika-e-Ghazal’?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Begum Akhtar.
· Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, also known as Begum Akhtar, was an Indian singer and actress who was given the title of "Mallika-e-Ghazal" (Queen of Ghazals).
· Begum Akhtar, known as 'Mallika-e-Ghazal', was a renowned figure in Hindustani classical music, celebrated for her distinctive style in singing ghazals, Dadra, and thumris.
· From a young age, she showed a natural talent for music, inspired by Chandra Bai, a traveling theatre artist.
· Her contributions were honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for vocal music, and posthumously with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards by the Government of India.