The original name of Tansen was

(A) Makarchand Pandey
(B) Ramtanu Pandey
(C) Lala Kalawant
(D) Baz Bahadur

Correct Answer : Ramtanu Pandey
Question Asked : MPPCS (Pre) 2013
The original name of Tans en was Ramtanu Pandey. He was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title ‘Miyan.’ His contribution to the world of music is priceless and is still worshipped by leading singers and composers of the world. Akbar gave the title of ‘Kanthabharanvanivilas’ to Tansen.
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