Instrument that dates to the Mughal Empire (5)

I believe the answer is:

sitar

(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Indian string instrument" , "It takes pluck" , "music-maker" , "Lasting from morning to night" , "Astir with Indian long-necked lute" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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