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Indian classical dance lineage: Field of Achhan Maharaj. In which classical art did Achhan (Aachan) Maharaj distinguish himself as a legendary guru and performer? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Kathak (dance)
Tabla (percussion)
Hindustani vocal music
Sitar (string instrument)

Correct Answer: Kathak (dance)

Explanation:

Given data

Subject: Achhan (Aachan) Maharaj.

Reasoning
Achhan Maharaj was a legendary Kathak guru of the Lucknow gharana and father of Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Elimination
While closely connected with music, his domain of distinction was dance rather than tabla, vocal, or sitar performance.

Final Answer
Kathak (dance)

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