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References
- 1 2 Khan, Sadakat Aman (19 January 2022). Gharanas of Indian Music. Notion Press. p. 31. ISBN 979-8-88569-411-7.
- 1 2 Dasgupta, Biswas & Mallik 2009, p. 38.
- 1 2 Malabhum, Bishnupur-Chandra, Manoranjan; 2004; Kolkata. Deys Publishing ISBN 8129500442
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- 1 2 Dasgupta, Biswas & Mallik 2009, p. 26.
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