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Given below are notes on the life of Ustad Rahi Khan. Write a biographical sketch of his in about 100 words:
Born – March 21st, 1926 in Sitapur, U.P.
His ancestors – famous musicians
At the age six – moved to Varanasi
Received training – under Ustad Amir Ali Khan – a sitar player
Started performing at the age of 14
Performed in India and abroad
Awarded Padam Shri in 1967
Established a music school at Varanasi
Died – August 21st, 2004
One of the best examples of Hindu–Muslim Unity
Solution
Ustad Rahi Khan was born on 21st March 1926 in Sitapur, a town in Uttar Pradesh. His ancestors were famous musicians. At the age of six, he moved to Varanasi. He received training under the sitar player Ustad Amir Ali Khan. He started performing at the early age of fourteen. He performed extensively in India and abroad. He was awarded the Padam Shri in 1967. He established a music school in Varanasi. He passed away on 21st August 2004. His life is one of the best examples of Hindu–Muslim unity.
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