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    Tansen was a legendary Indian musician who lived around 1500 CE and was one of the nine court musicians of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He learned music from the legendary teacher Swami Haridas and specialized in the Dhrupad style of singing. Tansen composed many masterpieces that blended musical and spiritual elements, and his works continue to be celebrated in Indian classical music today. Tansen was renowned for his ability to perform miracles with music, like lighting lamps by singing Raga Deepak or bringing rain by singing Raga Megh Malhar. He left a lasting legacy and is considered one of the greatest musicians in Indian history.

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    Tansen was a legendary Indian musician who lived around 1500 CE and was one of the nine court musicians of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He learned music from the legendary teacher Swami Haridas and specialized in the Dhrupad style of singing. Tansen composed many masterpieces that blended musical and spiritual elements, and his works continue to be celebrated in Indian classical music today. Tansen was renowned for his ability to perform miracles with music, like lighting lamps by singing Raga Deepak or bringing rain by singing Raga Megh Malhar. He left a lasting legacy and is considered one of the greatest musicians in Indian history.

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    Tansen was a legendary Indian musician who lived around 1500 CE and was one of the nine court musicians of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He learned music from the legendary teacher Swami Haridas and specialized in the Dhrupad style of singing. Tansen composed many masterpieces that blended musical and spiritual elements, and his works continue to be celebrated in Indian classical music today. Tansen was renowned for his ability to perform miracles with music, like lighting lamps by singing Raga Deepak or bringing rain by singing Raga Megh Malhar. He left a lasting legacy and is considered one of the greatest musicians in Indian history.

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    India’s Greatest Musician


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    Early Life:
    Tansen was a famous Indian musician and one of
    the nine court musicians of the Mughal Emperor
    Akbar. His birth year and birthplace are unclear
    but it is believed he was born around 1500 CE.
    Tansen learned and perfected his musical skills in
    the region around Gwalior and was a court
    musician for Hindu King Raja Ramchandra Singh.
    He gained widespread fame and was sent to the
    Mughal court by Raja Ramchandra Singh at the
    request of Emperor Akbar. Tansen is considered a
    central figure in the development of Hindustani
    classical music and many gharanas trace their
    lineage back to him.
    Schooling And Life:

    He was trained by Swami Haridas, a composer from


    Vrindavan who was considered to be a legendary
    teacher, and specialized in the Dhrupad style of
    singing. Tansen acquired his love for Dhrupad and his
    interest in compositions in the local language from
    Haridas. Tansen also met the Sufi mystic Muhammad
    Ghaus, which brought Sufi influences to his music.
    Tansen was a part of Akbar's court, which was an
    attempt to integrate Hindu and Muslim traditions
    within the Mughal Empire. Tansen became one of the
    nine treasured Navaratnas and was given the honorific
    title Mian Tansen.
    His Compositions

    Tansen was a prolific composer of his time and created many timeless masterpieces. His
    compositions were primarily in the Dhrupad style of singing and often invoked Hindu
    deities such as Krishna and Shiva. Tansen's works showcased his deep devotion and
    connection to the Bhakti tradition. He was also known to have composed in Brajbhasha, a
    local language that was gaining popularity during his time as a shift from Sanskrit. Tansen's
    compositions blended musical and spiritual elements seamlessly, making him a revered and
    highly sought-after musician in the court of Emperor Akbar. His works continue to be widely
    performed and celebrated even today, and he is considered one of the greatest musicians in
    the history of Indian classical music.
    Miracles Associated with Him

    Tansen was a legendary Indian singer who was known to perform


    miracles with his singing. According to one popular legend, Tansen
    was asked to light lamps by singing Raga Deepak and he successfully
    lit all the lamps at once. Tansen was also said to have the ability to
    bring rain by singing Raga Megh Malhar and communicate with
    animals through his music. The story of Tansen taming a fierce
    elephant in the court of Emperor Akbar is also famous. These
    legends further added to Tansen's reputation as one of the greatest
    musicians in Indian history.
    Death And Legacy
    Though it is said that Tansen passed away in the year 1586, there are no clear references about
    the cause of his death. A few legends have it that he was consumed by the flames that he
    created himself while experimenting with Raga Deepak. However, there are no proofs backing
    this claim. His mortal remains were buried in Gwalior next to the tomb of Muhammad Ghaus, his
    Sufi master. It is also said that there is a tamarind tree that has grown over the tomb of Tansen.
    The person who chews the leaves of this magical tree is said to gain musical knowledge and a
    good voice, conducive for singing.

    All of Tansen’s five children went on to become great classical singers. Also, a music festival
    called Tansen Samaroh is held each and every year in Gwalior during the month of
    December. The festival, which is held near his tomb, attracts thousands of musicians and
    aspiring singers from all over the country. Tansen Samman is an award that is given away by
    the government of India to outstanding exponents of Hindustani classical music.
    We ought not to be weary of
    doing little things for the love
    of God, who regards not the
    greatness of the work, but
    the love with which it is
    performed.”

    -Tansen

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