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In Hindustani classical music, the Thaat system was classified into 10 basic scales by:

1. Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
2. Tansen
3. Amir Khusrau
4. Pandit Ravi Shankar

Correct answer: Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande

Solution

Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande classified Hindustani classical music into 10 basic thaats. This system is widely used for organizing ragas.

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