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About Tansen
| | About Tansen | | Miyah Tansen was born in Gwalior. Before Akbar the great summoned him to be a musician in his durbar, Tansen was under the prince of Rewa, who also befriended him. It is said the prince was heartbroken to part with the services of Tansen in his royal court.
The Moghul Emperor Akbar was a great patron of art and music and what is now known as the Hindustani classical music flourished in his patronage, with Tansen leading a grand array of accomplished musicians. He was the father of Hindustani Music. In Indian society and culture, Tansen has since remained a magical, legend as the most melodious singer and instrumentalist.
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