Indian classical music: Instrument played by Ali Akbar. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, a towering figure of Hindustani music, is primarily associated with which instrument? Choose the correct option.

Given data

• Identify Ali Akbar Khan's principal instrument.

Reasoning
Ustad Ali Akbar Khan is universally recognized as a Sarod maestro; he popularized it globally through performances and teaching.

Elimination
Sitar (e.g., Ravi Shankar), Tabla (e.g., Zakir Hussain), and Bansuri (e.g., Hariprasad Chaurasia) are linked to other maestros.

Final Answer
Sarod