UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
  2. Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
  3. Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
  4. Tansen invented many Ragas.

Answer

Correct Answer

Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.

Explanation

Tansen (born Ramtanu/Tanna Mishra) received the title 'Tansen' from a ruler at whose court he served before joining Akbar's court, not from Akbar, so statement (a) is not correct. He composed dhrupads on Hindu deities and on his patrons and is credited with creating ragas such as Mian ki Todi and Mian ki Malhar.

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