Which of the following is wrongly matched ?

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The correct option is 2:
The question asks to identify the wrongly matched pair, which means one of the options does not correctly link the musician to their *mudra* (pen name used in compositions). The match Abdul Karim Khan - Manrang is incorrect. Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, the legendary founder of the Kirana Gharana, is known to have used the pen name *Saraspiya* in his compositions. The *mudra* **Manrang** belongs to a different revered musician and composer, Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan of the Agra Gharana, who was an accomplished Khayal maestro and composer. Because the *mudra* does not belong to the musician listed, this pairing is factually wrong and is thus the correct answer for the question "Which of the following is wrongly matched?".

The incorrect option is 1:
The pairing **Kudau Singh - Kunwardas** is factually correct, making it a right match but an incorrect choice for the answer to the question. Raja Chhatrapati Singh, popularly known as Kudau Singh, was an extremely influential Pakhawaj master and the founder of the Dholpur Gharana style of Pakhawaj playing. He used the pen name **Kunwardas** in his various rhythmic compositions and bandishes. Therefore, this pairing is historically accurate and should be dismissed as the answer to the "wrongly matched" question.

The incorrect option is 3:
The pair **Nyamat Khan - Sadarang** is absolutely correct. Nyamat Khan, also known as Sitar Nawaz, was one of the most brilliant musicians in the court of Muhammad Shah 'Rangile' in the 18th century. His immense contribution to Hindustani classical music lies in his compositions, which he penned using the pen name **Sadarang**. He and his nephew Adarang are credited with significantly shaping and popularizing the modern Khayal style of singing, marking a significant transition from Dhrupad.

The incorrect option is 4:
The match **Bade Gulam Ali Khan - Sabrang** is also correct. Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, the master vocalist who established the distinct Patiala-Kasur Gharana, was a prolific composer, particularly in the semi-classical Thumri genre. He used the compositional pen name **Sabrang** for the Khayals and Thumris he created. This *mudra* is widely recognized and associated with the Patiala Gharana's unique, emotionally rich and melodious style of singing and composition.