Miyan Tansen

Miyan Tansen was a renowned musician and one of the nine gems (Navaratnas) in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar during the 16th century in India. He is celebrated as a maestro of Hindustani classical music, known for his exceptional vocal skills and innovative compositions. Tansen is associated with the creation of several popular ragas, which are melodic frameworks for improvisation and performance. His legacy greatly influenced Indian music, and folklore often attributes magical powers to his singing, such as summoning rain. Tansen remains a significant figure in Indian cultural heritage and classical music history.