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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

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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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct Answer
Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
Name and Title Analysis: Born as Ramtanu Pandey, the title 'Tansen' was not bestowed upon him by Emperor Akbar. It was originally conferred by Raja Vikramjit of......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject History
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Ref. Topic Medieval India
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Name and Title Analysis ▼
Born as Ramtanu Pandey, the title 'Tansen' was not bestowed upon him by Emperor Akbar. It was originally conferred by Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior, recognizing his extraordinary musical genius before he eventually joined Akbar's court.
Musical Contributions ▼
Tansen was a master of the Dhrupad style, actively composing hymns for Hindu deities and eulogies for his royal patrons. He is also historically credited with inventing monumental ragas like Darbari Kanhada and Mian ki Malhar.
Conclusion ▼
The claim that Akbar gave him the title is factually inaccurate, making option A the correct answer.
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