Dapu Khan

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Dapu Khan
Born
DiedMarch 13, 2021
Nationality Indian
OccupationFolk Singer
Known forPlaying Kamaicha (Instrument)
Notable workMumal

Dapu Khan from Ganwarit Jat caste was a Rajasthani Folk singer known for entertaining tourists from India and abroad in the fort of Jaisalmer over 30 years. He died at the age of 62 on March 13, 2021, after reportedly suffering a heart attack. [1] [2] Dapu is one of the very few exponents of the Kamaicha, which is often termed as one of the oldest bowed instruments in the world. [3] [4]

Contents

Life

Khan lived in Bhadli Village, 127 km from Jaisalmer City in Fatehgarh District.

Death

Dapu Khan died on March 13, 2021, due to a heart attack. [5]

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