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Why did Swami Haridas say Tansen was ‘talented’?

Tansen had a talent of imitating animals. Once he even fooled the group of Swami Haridas by posing as a tiger. Swami Haridas was really impressed with his ability and thus called him


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Why did Akbar ask Tansen to join his court?

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How do we know that Akbar was fond of Tansen? Give two reasons.

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What did the other courtiers feel about Tansen?

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(i) What happens if Raga Deepak is sung properly?

(ii) Why did Tansen’s enemies want him to sing the Raga?