Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change this?

How is a shehnai different from a pungi?

Why did Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi?

II. Find the words in the text which show Ustad Bismillah Khan’s feelings about the items listed below. Then mark a tick (ü) in the correct column. Discuss your answers in class.

Tick the right answer. 5. Bismillah Khan’s first trip abroad was to ................(Afghanistan, U.S.A., Canada).

Tick the right answer. 4. Bismillah Khan learnt to play the shehnai from ................ (Ali Bux, Paigambar Bux, Ustad Faiyaaz Khan).