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The classical music of Afghanistan is called klasik which includes both instrumental (rāgas naghmehs) and vocal forms (ghazals). Many ustad or professional musicians are descended from Indian artists who emigrated to the royal court in Kabul in the 1860s upon the invitation of Amir Sher Ali Khan.These north Indian musicians use Hindustani terminology and structures.
