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 Was the Tabla Really Invented by Amir Khusrau?

The popular belief that the tabla was invented by Amir Khusrau in the 13th century is now being questioned by new evidence from ancient India. A 2200 year old sculpture found in the Bhaja Caves in Maharashtra shows a musician playing a pair of small drums that closely resemble the modern tabla. These caves date back to the Maurya and early Satavahana periods, suggesting that tabla like instruments may have existed long before medieval times.

This discovery challenges the idea that the tabla was a later invention and highlights the rich and ancient tradition of Indian music. It also shows the advanced level of performing arts and musical instruments in early Indian civilizations. Ancient Indian art, like the carvings in the Bhaja Caves, reflects a deep cultural heritage that is often ignored or forgotten in mainstream history.

Such findings call for a fresh look at our past. They remind us that Indian classical music and its instruments have a much older origin than often claimed, and that we must value and explore our cultural roots with more attention and respect.