With reference to Tansen, consider the following statements: 1. He was given the title "Tansen" by Emperor Akbar. 2. He is credited with creating ragas such as Miyan ki Malhar and Darbari Kanada. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to Tansen, consider the following statements:
1.He was given the title “Tansen” by Emperor Akbar.
2.He is credited with creating ragas such as Miyan ki Malhar and Darbari Kanada.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Tansen was given the title “Tansen” by Raja Vikramjit of Gwalior, not by Emperor Akbar.
Statement 2 is correct: He is associated with the creation of famous ragas such as Miyan ki Malhar, Miyan ki Todi, and Darbari Kanada.

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