Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan (1849–1919) was an Indian classical vocalist, and the founder of Rampur-Sahaswan gharana.
Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan | |
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Born | 1849 |
Died | 1919 (aged 70) |
Occupation | Classical Vocalist |
Musical career | |
Origin | Sahaswan, Mughal Empire |
Genres | Hindustani classical music, Rampur-Sahaswan gharana |
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He first married the daughter of Haddu Khan of the Gwalior gharana. His singing style has influences of the Dhrupad singing typical of the Gwalior gharana, and the Rampur-Shahaswan style is sometimes regarded as an offshoot of the Gwalior gharana.[1]