With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

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With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

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Correct Answer: A — Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar (NOT correct statement)Step-by-step Solution:The question asks which statement is NOT correct about Mian Tansen.Option A — Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar: This is NOT correct. The title 'Tansen' was actually given to him by Raja Vikramjit (Ramchandra) of Gwalior (Rewa) — his first major patron — for his prodigious musical talent, even as a child. The name means 'Tan' (melody) + 'Sen' (a name suffix). Akbar gave him the honorific title of 'Mian' (meaning 'master' or 'lord') — not 'Tansen.' Tansen served as a court musician in the darbar of Raja Ramachandra of Bandavagarh (Rewa) before Akbar, upon hearing of his extraordinary talent, brought him to the Mughal court. ✗Option B — Tansen composed Dhrupada on Hindu gods and goddesses: This IS correct. Tansen composed dhrupad compositions on both Hindu deities (Shiva, Ganesha, Saraswati, Krishna) and on his patrons. He was born into a Hindu family and was initiated into the Gwalior gharana tradition before converting to Islam. His religious compositions for Hindu deities are well-documented. ✓Option C — Tansen composed songs on his patrons: This IS correct. Tansen composed songs in praise of his patrons — both Raja Ramachandra of Rewa and Emperor Akbar. Composing panegyric songs for royal patrons was a standard expectation of court musicians. ✓Option D — Tansen invented many Ragas: This IS correct. Tansen is credited with creating/inventing several ragas: Raga Miyan ki Malhar, Raga Miyan ki Todi, Raga Miyan ki Sarang, Raga Darbari Kanada, and others. Many ragas bearing the prefix 'Miyan' or attributed to him are still performed today. ✓Key Concept: Tansen (c. 1500–1586): One of the nine jewels (Navaratna) of Akbar's court; considered one of the greatest musicians in Indian classical music history; associated with Hindustani classical music; trained under Swami Haridas at Vrindavan; converted to Islam under influence of Sufi saint Muhammad Ghaus; tomb at Gwalior is a major pilgrimage site for musicians. Dhrupad style: The oldest and most austere form of Hindustani classical vocal music; performed in four parts (sthayi, antara, sanchari, abhog); Tansen was one of its greatest exponents.

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