The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
- ADelhi
- BGwalior
- CUjjain
- DLahoreCorrect
Explanation
The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a pioneering music training school, was established by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in 1901 in Lahore (then part of British India, now in Pakistan).
Paluskar founded this institution to systematize Indian classical music education and make it accessible to common people, breaking away from the traditional guru-shishya parampara system that was often secretive and exclusive. The Gandharva Mahavidyalaya introduced a formal curriculum, notation system, and structured learning approach to Indian classical music.
Later, Paluskar established similar institutions in other cities, with the most famous being the one in Mumbai. His efforts revolutionized music education in India and played a crucial role in the revival and popularization of Indian classical music during the nationalist movement.
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