Who among the following musicians was a member of Navratnas of Akbar?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Tansen .
Tansen was the musician who was a member of the Navratnas (Nine Gems) in the court of Emperor Akbar. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential musicians in Indian history. Originally born as Ramtanu Pandey in Gwalior, Tansen was trained in classical music and later converted to Islam before joining Akbar’s court, where he earned immense respect and the title 'Mian Tansen.'
He is credited with composing several ragas and is considered a pioneer of Hindustani classical music. His contributions laid the foundation for many musical traditions in India that continue to this day.