Punjabi Classical Music ✦ ❲LEGIT❳

Punjabi classical music has its roots in the Vedic period, with references to music found in ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. The music tradition was further developed during the Mughal Empire, with the patronage of emperors such as Akbar and Jahangir. The city of Lahore, in present-day Pakistan, was a major center for music and arts during the Mughal era, and Punjabi classical music flourished under the influence of Sufi saints and musicians.