A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their (UPSC-2014)
✓ Correct answer: b) Musical tradition in North-West India.
ExplanationMusical tradition in North-West India.Manganiyars: The community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their musical tradition in North-West India.They are a Muslim community of hereditary musicians who live in the desert regions of Rajasthan and parts of Pakistan.They, along with the Langa community, are known for their folk music.They have been professional musicians for generations supported by wealthy landlords of the area.Extra Edge: Pietra Dura is the art of carving the stone from a general point of view.This is an Inlay technique.The words “Pietra dura” come from Italian, it means “hard stone”, but also “semi-precious stone”.Nur Jahan built the tomb of Itimaddaulah at Agra.It was constructed wholly of white marble with floral designs made of semi-precious stones on the walls.This type of decoration was called pietra dura.This method became more popular during the reign of Shah Jahan.The pietra dura method was used on a large scale in the Taj Mahal by Shah Jahan.
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