The legendary musical genius Tansen, who served in the magnificent court of Akbar, originally hailed from which regional kingdom? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The legendary musical genius Tansen, who served in the magnificent court of Akbar, originally hailed from which regional kingdom?
A. Jaipur
B. Mewar
C. Gujarat
D. Gwalior
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tansen was born in Gwalior and received early patronages from King Ramachandra Singh of Rewa before being invited to join the Navaratnas in Akbar's court.
The stunning Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai, renowned for its massive, vividly painted gateway towers (Gopurams), reached its current architectural form under the patronage of:
Explanation:
While originally a Pandya temple, it was vastly expanded and rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Nayaka rulers, especially Tirumalai Nayak.
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