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Rāmtanu Gaud Panday, popularly referred by his stage name as Mian Tānsen, or Sangeet Samrāt, was a Hindustani classical musician. Born into a Hindu Gaur Brahmin family in Gwalior, he learnt and perfec
Portrait of Mian Tansen, c. 1585–90
Akbar watching as Tansen receives a lesson from Swami Haridas who was his senior counterpart. Imaginary situation depicted in Mughal miniature painting (Rajasthani style, c. 1750 AD).
Tansen in Emperor Akbar's Court along with Todarmal, Abul Fazal, Faizi and Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana c.16th century
Modern Artist impression of Tansen