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Rais Khan

Pakistani musician (1939-2017) · Pakistan · On the map · Died at 77

Ustad Rais Khan was a Pakistani sitarist. At his peak he was regarded as one of the greatest sitar players of all time. He continued performing till his last days. He moved from India to Pakistan in 1986, where he took up Pakistani citizenship.

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Pakistan
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Lived 1939 to 2017 · aged 77