👉 Hawsing is a type of musical instrument that originated in India and is often associated with the Indian classical music tradition. It is a two-stringed instrument, similar to the mandolin or ustad, which was introduced into the British Empire after the end of the British Raj in 1947. The hawsing is tuned at G (natural) and has four strings on each side, with each string having its own tone. It is often played as a solo instrument or part