With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A.Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
- B.Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
- C.Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
- D.Tansen invented many Ragas.
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar. The title "Tansen" is traced to Raja Vikramajit of Gwalior, long before he reached Akbar's court.
Born Ramtanu near Gwalior, Tansen trained under Swami Haridas in the Dhrupad tradition that Raja Man Singh Tomar had made famous in Gwalior. He served Raja Ramchandra of Rewa before Akbar summoned him to his court around 1562, where he became one of the Navaratnas, the nine jewels. He sang Dhrupads in praise of Hindu gods and goddesses, composed songs in honour of his patrons, and is credited with ragas such as Miyan ki Todi, Miyan ki Malhar and Darbari Kanada. His tomb is in Gwalior, where a music festival is held in his name.
B is wrong as a choice: he did compose Dhrupads on Hindu deities, so the statement is correct.
C is wrong as a choice: he did compose songs praising his patrons.
D is wrong as a choice: he is credited with creating several ragas.
Exam tip: Tansen = Ramtanu, pupil of Swami Haridas, Akbar's Navaratna; Miyan ki Todi, Miyan ki Malhar, Darbari Kanada.
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