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Answer these questions in 30-40 words. Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change this?
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The shehnai was played traditionally in the temple at the royal courts
and on the occasion of weddings. The credit must go to Bismillah Khan to
take this instrument onto the classical stage.
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