Multiple choice

Who was the great musician, who was a part of Akbar's "Navaratnas"?

  1. Kabir

  2. Bhimsen

  3. Tansen

  4. Baiju Bawra
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Explanation

Tansen was the legendary musician in Akbar's Navaratnas (nine gems), renowned for his extraordinary vocal prowess and innovation in Hindustani classical music. He created several ragas and is considered one of India's greatest musicians. Kabir was a mystic poet, Bhimsen Joshi is a modern vocalist, and Baiju Bawra is a legendary figure but not part of Akbar's court.

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