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UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:

Q16. 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 (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Tansen (1493 – 1589) was a Hindustani Classical musician from Gwalior. He was one of the navratnas (nine jewels) in the court of Akbar. Tansen was the title given to him by Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior.
“Mian” was the title given to him by Akbar. A master of Dhrupad music, Tansen created several new ragas. Compositions by Tansen mainly relate to Hindu Gods and Goddesses and his Patrons like Emperor Akbar. Tansen Tomb is located at his birth place Gwalior. He was the follower of the Shattari Silsilah.

Therefore, option (1) is the answer.

Subject: History | Indian Music

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