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Sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, was awarded which of the following awards by the Government of India in 1999?

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Bharat Ratna

Pandit Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar virtuoso, was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1999. His contributions to Indian classical music earned him worldwide acclaim, and he played a pivotal role in popularizing Indian music globally.

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