Ustad Rahmat Khan (1846?-1922) was the son of Ustad Haddu Khan -one of the founders of Gwaliar Gharana of Hindustani Khayal Gharana. He may now be a little-known name to many, but he influenced legends like Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, Ustad Manjhi Khan, Pandit Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale and many others - with his uniquely romantic, and tuneful gayaki of a more free, improvisational, direct and appealing nature. He was also acclaimed for his interesting taan patterns. Rahmat Khan is arguably one of the early pioneer artists who brought new ideas, vision and creativity in Khayal singing, so much so that he inspired many greats of later years to break new grounds.

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