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In whose court was Tansen a musician of?

In whose court was Tansen a musician of? Correct Answer Akbar

The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points​

  • Akbar (1556-1605):
    • Emperor Akbar founded the city by the name of “ILLAHABAS” which later became ALLAHABAD.
    • He introduced the new religion as Din Ilahi.
    • He introduced the Mansabdari system.
    • Akbar defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat.
    • He built Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri.
    • He followed the policy of Sulh-i-kul.

Additional Information

  • Mian Tansen:
    • Akbar made Tansen one of the Navaratnas in his court and gave him the title of ‘Mian’.
    • Tansen was the title given to him by Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior.
    • Akbar gave the title of Kanthabharan Vanivilas to Tansen.
    • He was the court poet of Raja Ramchandra Singh of Rewa and also Akbar.
    • He was specialized in the Dhrupad style of singing.
    • He invented the night raga Darbari Kanhra, morning raga Mian Ki Todi, mid-day raga, Mian ki Sarang, seasonal raga Mian ki Malhar.
    • He composed many Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses like Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati, and Rama.
  • Humayun (1530-40 and 1555-56):
    • He was the son of Babur.
    • The city of Din Panah was founded by Humayun in 1533.
    • He fought two battles against Sher Shah Suri at Chausa (1539) and at Kannauj (1540) and was completely defeated by him.
  • Jahangir (1605-1627):
    • Jahangir was the eldest son of Akbar.
    • Jahangir executed the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjun Dev.
    • Under Jahangir, Mughal paintings reached their zenith.
  • Shah Jahan (1627-1658):
    • He was the son of Jahangir.
    • A French traveller, Tavernier visited during his reign
    • Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am, a hall of private and public audiences are built by Shahjahan.

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