Question

Consider the following statements
1. Tansen was a famous musician in the court of Akbar
2. Akbar started the practice of holding musical conferences which culminated in Sangit Sagar
3. Maharaja Pratap Singh Deva patronized baiju bawra
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 3
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Tansen, also referred to as Tan Sen or Ramtanu, was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music. He was patronised by Hindu king of Rewa, Raja Ramchandra Singh and later by the Mughal Emperor Akbar

Maharaja Pratap Singh Deva of Jaipur started the practice of holding conference of musicians, which culminated in the production of Sangit Sagar, a monumental work on Indian music.

Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat patronized Baiju bawra.