Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following was the builder of Raga Darbari Kanada and the poet in Akbar's court during the Mughal period in India?

Options:

Bilas Khan

Swami Haridas

Baiju Bawra

Miyan Tansen

Correct Answer:

Miyan Tansen

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Miyan Tansen

Miyan Tansen was a renowned Hindustani classical musician and poet in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. He is credited with creating or popularizing several ragas, including Darbari Kanada.

Bilas Khan was a musician in the court of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Swami Haridas was a spiritual poet and classical musician. Baiju Bawra was a dhrupad musician from medieval India.

Tansen was one of the nine gems (Navratnas) of Akbar's court. He was a highly skilled musician and composer, and he was known for his beautiful voice. He was also a scholar of music theory and history.

Tansen's compositions are still performed by Hindustani classical musicians today. He is considered to be one of the greatest musicians in the history of Indian music.