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The Gwalior Gharana is one of the oldest Khyal Gharanas. The rise of the Gwalior Gharana started with the reign of the great Mughal emperor Akbar (1542–1605). The favorite singers of this patron of the arts such as Miyan Tansen first amongst the vocalists at the court came from the town of Gwalior.