Tansen The Magical Musican

Where was Tansen born?

• Jaipur, India

• Behat, near Gwalior in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India

• Varanasi, India

• Kathmandu, Nepal

Who was Tansen's music teacher?

• Ravi Shankar

• Swami Haridas

• Zakir Hussain

• Lata Mangeshkar

Which Mughal emperor was Tansen associated with?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

What is one of Tansen's famous compositions?

• Raga Darbari Kanada

• Raga Yaman

• Gwalior ka Gharana

• Raga Bhairav

How did Tansen influence Indian music?

• Tansen was a famous painter

• Tansen was a mathematician

• Tansen influenced Indian music by popularizing and refining Indian classical music, contributing to the development of various ragas and musical styles.

• Tansen invented electronic music

What are some legends or myths about Tansen?

• Tansen was a skilled archer

• Tansen had the ability to fly

• Legends about Tansen include his ability to create fire with his singing, control over nature through his music, and rivalry with Baiju Bawra.

• Tansen was a master of underwater basket weaving

In which city did Tansen spend most of his life?

• Delhi

• Gwalior

• Mumbai

• Jaipur

What instrument did Tansen play?

• Flute

• Tabla

• Sitar

• Rabab

What is the name of Tansen's daughter who was also a musician?

• Radha

• Lakshmi

• Parvati

• Saraswati

What is the significance of Tansen's Raag Darbari Kanada?

• It is a popular and complex raag in Indian classical music.

• It is a type of dance originating from Africa.

• It is a popular dish in Italian cuisine.

• It is a famous painting by Vincent van Gogh.