History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c38.s2.12

v3.c38.s2.12

(6) At the commencement of the 11th year of his reign, he forbade the Court musicians to perform before him, "as he had no liking for pleasure, and his application to business left him no time for amusement. Gradually music was totally forbidden at Court" and the State musicians and singers, who had hitherto enjoyed honour and noble rank, were pensioned off. The royal band (*naubat*) was, however, retained.