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Flashcards: Tansen 36 Flashcards 
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Tansen was the only child of ___, a singer from Behat near Gwalior. |
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Mukandan Mishra |
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What did Tansen do that impressed Swami Haridas during their encounter in the forest? |
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He roared like a tiger, imitating animal sounds. |
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Fill in the blank: Tansen learned music for ___ years under Swami Haridas. |
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Eleven |
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True or False: Tansen married Hussaini, who was also a disciple of Swami Haridas. |
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True  |
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What was the dying wish of Tansen’s father? |
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That Tansen should visit Mohammad Ghaus of Gwalior.  |
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What significant event happened in Tansen's life in 1556? |
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He joined the court of Emperor Akbar.  |
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Fill in the blank: Tansen had ___ children who were all very musical. |
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Five |
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Multiple Choice: Who plotted against Tansen in Akbar's court? |
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Shaukat Mian |
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What did Akbar do to show his admiration for Tansen? |
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He visited Tansen's house, called upon him to sing anytime, and gave him many presents.  |
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Who was Tansen's first music teacher? |
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Swami Haridas |
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Tansen was famous for imitating the calls of ___ and ___. |
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Birds and animals  |
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True or False: Tansen joined Emperor Akbar's court in 1556. |
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True  |
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What was Mukandan Mishra's dying wish regarding Tansen? |
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That Tansen should visit Mohammad Ghaus of Gwalior. |
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Fill in the blank: Tansen and Hussaini had ___ children who were all very musical. |
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Five |
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What did Emperor Akbar do to show his admiration for Tansen? |
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He insisted Tansen join his court, visited him at home, and called upon him to sing at any time. |
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Fill in the blank: Tansen left home at the age of ___ to learn music. |
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Ten |
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True or False: Tansen's parents were supportive of his decision to become a musician. |
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False. His parents died when he was young.  |
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Who plotted to have Tansen killed due to jealousy? |
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Shaukat Mian |
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