With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Answer: A. Statement A is the incorrect one. The title 'Tansen' was given to him by a ruler of Gwalior (usually named as Raja Vikramjit), before he joined Akbar's court. Akbar made him one of his 'nine jewels' and gave him the title 'Mian'. The other statements are true: he composed Dhrupads on Hindu deities, songs praising his patrons, and created ragas such as Miyan ki Todi, Miyan ki Malhar and Darbari Kanada.
Watch for: Tansen is so closely tied to Akbar's court that students assume Akbar gave him every title.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because he did compose Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses, so the statement is correct.
- C. Wrong because he did compose songs on his patrons, so the statement is correct.
- D. Wrong because he did create several ragas, so the statement is correct.
Source to check: Encyclopaedia Britannica, 'Tansen'; Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) material on Hindustani music
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