Tansen Flashcards
When and where was Tansen born?
Was born around 1493 or 1500 in Gwalior
How did he begin his career?
He began his career and spent most of his life in the court and patronage of the KIng of Rewa, Raja Ramachandra SIngh. This gained attention of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar
Who was he influenced by?
Poet-musician Swami Hardes
At what age did he show his musical talent?
Age of six
Which interaction brough Sufi influences in Tansen?
Interaction with Sufi mystic Muhammed Ghaus
When did he join Akbar’s court?
In 1562 at the age of 60
Why did Tansen join Akbar’s Court?
Akbar considered him as one of the Navranas (nine jewels) and gave him the title Miah (honorific meaning a learned man)
Additional info
- Considered by numerous North Indian Gharana to be their lineage founder
- Remembered for his epic Dhrupad composition, creating new ragas
- Wrote two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Strota and Sangita Sara
When did Tansen die?
1586 in Agra , Delhi
How do people celebrate Tansen?
Every year in December, an annual festival, the Tansen Samaroh, is held in Gwalior to celebrate Tansen
