Gunsamundra

Lal Khan was a musician in the court of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who conferred the title of Gunsamundra on him on 19 November 1637.

[1][2][3] The most venerated musician of the time, who had imperium over all the rest of the court, was Lal Khan Gunsamundra.

On the occasion of the New Year festivities in 1645-46, Lal Khan was one of the recipients of appropriate rewards.

[4][5][6] After returning from Taj Mughal Emperor Shahjahan laid on his bed for the whole day partly conscious.

Shahjahan said Tansen's grandson Lal Khan Gunsamundra should be called and asked to sing.

Gunsamundra (in white) and his son Khushal Khan (in pink) can be seen at the wedding procession of Dara Shikoh . Names are inscribed. Royal Collection Trust , London .