Who was the founder of Jaipur-Atrauli gharana?

The correct answer is Alladiya Khan.

Key Points

• Jaipur Gharana :
  • The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana emerged from Alladiya Khan's family which originated from Atrauli and migrated to Jaipur.
  • The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is Hindustani music founded by Alladiya Khan (1855–1946) in the late-19th century.
  • The Gharana is known for its distinctive vocal aesthetics, raga repertoire, and technical aptitude.
  • The chief exponents of the Jaipur Gharana are  Alladiya Khan, Mallikarjun Mansur, Kesarbhai Kerkar, Kishori Amonkar, Shruti Sadolikar, Padma Talwalkar and Ashwini Bhide Deshpande.​

Additional Information

• Some other important Gharana
  • Patiala Gharana :
    • ‘Patiala Gharana’ is one of the Gharanas in Indian Classical Music, which was founded by Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, and also Ustad Ali Baksh.
    • Patiala Gharana has both kinds of singing – ‘Thumri’ and ‘Khyal’.
    • The most famous exponents of Patiala Gharana are Pakistani ghazal singer Gulam Ali, and also the contemporary singer Shafqat Amanat Ali.
    • Both the Pakistani singers have also garnered enormous fame in India.
  • Banaras Gharana :
    • The Benaras Gharana evolved as a result of the great lilting style of khayal singing known by Thumri singers of Benaras and Gaya. 
    • It was founded by Pt Gopal Mishra.
    • The chief exponents of the Benaras Gharana are Rajan Mishra, Sajan Mishra, Girija Devi and others. 
  •  Maihar Gharana :
    • The Maihar Gharana is a Gharana or school of Hindustani classical music, a style of Indian classical music originating in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent.