With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- ATansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.Correct
- BTansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
- CTansen composed songs on his patrons.
- DTansen invented many Ragas.
Explanation
The statement that 'Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar' is not correct. Tansen's original name was Ramtanu Pandey. The epithet 'Tansen', meaning 'The King of Melody', was already associated with him due to his exceptional musical talent, and he was known by this name even before he joined Emperor Akbar's court. Akbar recognized and honored his genius, but did not bestow the title 'Tansen' upon him.
Other statements are correct:
Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses: Tansen was a devout Hindu and composed many Dhrupads dedicated to various Hindu deities. Tansen composed songs on his patrons: He famously composed compositions in praise of Emperor Akbar, his primary patron. Tansen invented many Ragas: Tansen is credited with creating several new ragas and modifying existing ones, such as Miyan Ki Todi, Darbari Kanhra, Multani, and others, showcasing his innovative musical genius.
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