Who was Sadarang and why is he significant?

Niamat Khan (Sadarang) was a 18th-century court musician who transformed the heavy Dhrupad into the more ornate and versatile Khyal form.

Evolution of Khyal and Gharanas: 18th-19th Century (2015 PYQ)

ID: ART_PERF_2015_144 Ref: Indian Music through the Ages

Which of the following statement(s) about the musical culture in 18th and 19th centuries North India is/are not correct?
1. The period was marked by the growing eminence of Sadarang Neamat Khan who introduced the khyal form.
2. A large number of musicians move out of regional centres to Delhi where they hoped they would receive more employment and patronage.
3. The period was marked by the formation of specific region based gharanas.

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Correct Option: C

In the 18th and 19th centuries, musicians moved away from Delhi to regional courts, leading to the rise of the Khyal form under Sadarang and the formation of gharanas.