4. 1 . BIRABAL
2 . TANSEN
3 . ABUL FAZL
4 . FAIZI
5 . RAJA TODAR MAL
6 . RAJA MAN SINGH
7 . ABDUL RAHIM KHAN
8 . FAGIR AZIAO DIN
9 . MULLAN DO PIAZA
5. Born On: 1506
Born In: Gwalior
Died On: 1589
Career: Classical singer
Nationality: Indian
6. Tansen is regarded as the Navratna in the court of Emperor Akbar and
the Guru of all Gurus in the Indian classical music that dominates the
entire North India. He was born in a Hindu family in Gwalior. His
father was a famous poet Mukund Mishra. Till the age of 5, Tansen was
just like every mediocre child but it was then when he showed his musical
talent that was recognized by his guru Haridasa. Tansen, as we all
know, was not just a singer but also a well-known poet who had
composed many couplets. When Tansen was in the court of Akbar, he
started his composition of new ragas or melodies based on Indian
Classical Music. He is believed to be the father of Hindustani Music.
Tansen received the prefix "Miyan" from Emperor Akbar. His 'Sangeeta
Sara' and 'Rajmala' are important documents on music. He also
popularized the 'Drupad' style of music.
7. DIFFICULT WORDS
1 . Scattered : throw in various random directions .
2 .Perspiration : sweat
3.Strangers :a feeling
4.Counteract : Prevent
8. QUESTION
Q.1:Who was Tansen?
Q.2:Was there any brother and sister of
Tansen?
Q.3:Who was the teacher of Tansen ?
Q.4:from who Tansen married ?
Q.5:who was become favorite in Akbar court ?
9. Answers
Ans.1: Tansen was a great singer .
Ans.2: No, there was no any brother and sister
of Tansen.
Ans.3:Swami harridan was teacher of Tansen.
Ans.4Tansen was married with Rani mriganaini.
Ans.5: Tansen was become favorite in Akbar
court .