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The sitar is one of the most iconic and celebrated instruments in Hindustani classical music, known for its resonant, melodic tones and intricate structural design. Its origin, however, is a topic that involves a confluence of cultural, historical, and musical developments spanning several centuries in the Indian subcontinent. The word “sitar” itself is derived from the Persian words "seh" meaning three, and "tar" meaning string, indicating its Persian influence, though over time it evolved into a more complex instrument with additional strings and sympathetic strings that define its distinctive sound. Historically, the sitar is believed to have evolved during the Mughal period in India, around the 16th to 17th century, under the patronage of royal courts that encouraged the blending of Persian and Indian musical traditions. It is often associated with Amir Khusro, a legendary musician and poet of the 13th century, who is credited in some accounts with introducing the rudimentary ___ _________ ____ _____ _________ _______ ______ _________ ______ ___ __________.
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