Who among the following is said to have devised many Raagas or melodies in Hindustani music?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Tansen.
Tansen is said to have devised many Raagas or melodies in Hindustani music.
- Tansen was a singer and instrumentalist who composed many ragas. He was born in Gwalior.
- Tansen is best remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, composing several new ragas as well as writing two classic books on music, the Shri Ganesh Stotra and the Sangita Sara. Sangeet Samrat Tansen was one of the priceless Navratnas of Akbar.