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प्रश्न
Answer the question in 30–40 words.
Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change this?
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उत्तर
The shehnai was traditionally played in temples and during weddings or religious ceremonies. Ustad Bismillah Khan changed this by bringing the shehnai to the concert stage, making it a respected instrument in classical Indian music.
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