Wazir Khan (Rampur)

Wazir Khan served as the head of Arbab-e-Nishat "(Music Department of Rampur State)" during the period of Nawab "Hamid Ali Khan of Rampur". He was also a "playwright" who established the "Rampur theatre" in the building of club Ghar in Rampur.
Early life and history.
"Wazir Khan was born in the former Rampur State to Ameer Khan Beenkar." He was the descendant of "Naubat Khan" and Hussaini (Tansen's daughter). Besides music, Wazir's interests spanned many fields such as art, dance and scenic walks. He was also a professional playwright, poet, published author, passionate photographer, and a well-practised "calligrapher." Music was another one of his avocations, writing the Risala Mausibi. In addition, Wazir spoke many languages, such as "Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Bangla, Marathi and Gujarati."
Disciples.
Nayak Wazir Khan was the master of Nawab Hamid Ali Khan of Rampur, Allauddin Khan, Hafiz Ali Khan, and Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande. Alauddin Khan went on to establish the modern Maihar Gharana, with disciples such as Ali Akbar Khan (son), Annapurna Devi (daughter), Pandit Ravi Shankar (son-in-law), Nikhil Banerjee, Vasant Rai, Pannalal Ghosh, Bahadur Khan, and Sharan Rani.
The struggles of Alauddin Khan.
Wazir Khan lived like a prince and it was not easy for a commoner to approach the musician directly. Alauddin was quite desperate to become his disciple and it is said that one day he stood in front of the Nawab's vehicle and begged to become Wazir Khan's disciple. The Nawab of Rampur was pleased with Alauddin's perseverance so he sent the vehicle to fetch Wazir Khan and Alauddin was made the disciple of Wazir Khan. Wazir Khan taught Alauddin nothing for two years and only began to teach him when he came to know about the hardships Alauddin's wife was facing at home.