MORADABAD GHARANA: ORIGIN, EVOLUTION AND CULTURAL LEGACY IN HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC
मुरादाबाद घराना: उत्पत्ति, विकास और हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत में सांस्कृतिक विरासत
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i5.2024.5779Keywords:
Moradabad Gharana, Hindustani Classical Music, Bhendi Bazaar Gharana, Musical Lineage, Cultural MigrationAbstract [English]
The Moradabad Gharana represents an important but less studied tradition in the broad spectrum of Hindustani classical music. This paper examines the historical origins, developmental process and cultural contributions of the Moradabad musical tradition, following its evolution from the early 17th century to contemporary manifestations. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical sources, genealogical records and musical characteristics, this study shows how the Moradabad Gharana emerged as a distinctive musical lineage, and eventually contributed to the establishment of the famous Bhendi Bazaar Gharana in Mumbai. The research methodology includes archival research, analysis of musical recordings, and examination of the socio-political factors that influenced the migration patterns of the gharana. The main findings indicate that the Moradabad tradition, while rooted in the cultural milieu of Mughal-era North India, continued to display remarkable adaptability and innovation, particularly in sarangi playing and khyal singing. The research paper concludes that despite geographical displacement and changing patronage systems, the musical legacy of the Moradabad gharana continues to influence contemporary Hindustani classical music, particularly through its emphasis on vocal ornamentation and rhythmic sophistication.
Abstract [Hindi]
मुरादाबाद घराना हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत के व्यापक स्पेक्ट्रम में एक महत्वपूर्ण परंतु कम अध्ययनित परंपरा का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है। यह शोध पत्र मुरादाबाद संगीत परंपरा की ऐतिहासिक उत्पत्ति, विकासात्मक प्रक्रिया और सांस्कृतिक योगदान की परीक्षा करता है, इसके विकास को 17वीं शताब्दी की शुरुआत से लेकर समकालीन अभिव्यक्तियों तक का अनुसरण करते हुए। ऐतिहासिक स्रोतों, वंशावली अभिलेखों और संगीत विशेषताओं के व्यापक विश्लेषण के माध्यम से, यह अध्ययन दर्शाता है कि कैसे मुरादाबाद घराना एक विशिष्ट संगीत वंश के रूप में उभरा, और अंततः मुंबई में प्रसिद्ध भिंडी बाज़ार घराने की स्थापना में योगदान दिया। अनुसंधान पद्धति में अभिलेखीय अनुसंधान, संगीत रिकॉर्डिंग का विश्लेषण और उन सामाजिक-राजनीतिक कारकों की जांच शामिल है जिन्होंने घराने के प्रवासन पैटर्न को प्रभावित किया। मुख्य निष्कर्षों से संकेत मिलता है कि मुरादाबाद परंपरा, मुगल-युगीन उत्तर भारत के सांस्कृतिक माहौल में निहित होते हुए भी, उल्लेखनीय अनुकूलनशीलता और नवाचार प्रदर्शित करती रही, विशेष रूप से सारंगी वादन और ख्याल गायन में। शोध पत्र इस निष्कर्ष पर पहुंचता है कि भौगोलिक विस्थापन और बदलते संरक्षण प्रणालियों के बावजूद, मुरादाबाद घराने की संगीत विरासत समकालीन हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत को प्रभावित करती रहती है, विशेष रूप से स्वर अलंकरण और लयबद्ध परिष्कार पर जोर के माध्यम से।
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