Correct option is D
Correct Option: d)
Purab-ang (Eastern style) Thumri originates from the courts of Lucknow and the cultural soil of Benares (Varanasi). It is characterised by its deep expressiveness (bhava), specific use of voice modulation, and emphasis on the text's meaning.
Information Booster:
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Ustad Munawar Ali Khan was a distinguished
khayal singer from the
Kirana Gharana.
· He was not known for specialising in the Purab-ang Thumri style.
· His primary repertoire and fame lay in the domain of khayal.
Additional Knowledge:
· Siddheshwari Devi, Begum Akhtar, and Girija Devi are all legendary figures synonymous with the Purab-ang Thumri tradition, particularly from Benares.