Q. Who invented the Taus, the peacock-shaped North Indian string instrument?
Answer: Guru Hargobind
Notes: Taus, a North Indian bowed instrument with a peacock-shaped resonator, was invented by Guru Hargobind. It inspired the dilruba and esraj. The Taus has four main strings with sympathetic strings and is played with a bow. It is used in Sikh music traditions.