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Where did Bismillah Khan play the shehnai on 15 August 1947? Why was the event historic?

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Bismillah Khan played the shehnai on 15 August 1947 at the Red Fort. He was the first Indian to greet the nation with his musical instrument. This event was historic because We got independence on that day. He poured his heart out in the presence of a large number of people including Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.

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Answer these questions in 30-40 words.Where did Bismillah Khan play the shehnai on 15 August 1947? Why was the event historic?

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Where did Bismillah Khan play the shehnai on 15 August 1947? Why was the event historic?