CLASS - 6 // SUBJECT - ENGLISH (SUPPLIMENTARY READER) // LESSON – 4 // TANSEN //
LESSON – 4 Tansen 1. Why did Swami Haridas say Tansen was ‘talented’? Tansen knew how to copy the calls of birds and animals. One day, he roared like a tiger and frightened the travellers. Swami Haridas was impressed by his skills and called him ‘talented’. 2. Why did Akbar ask Tansen to join his court? Tansen was a famous singer. Sometimes, he sang before Emperor Akbar. Akbar was very impressed with his singing and asked Tansen to join his court. 3. How do we know that Akbar was fond of Tansen? Give two reasons. Tansen became the favourite of Akbar. He would request Tansen to sing at any time during the day or night. Akbar would walk into Tansen’s house to hear his practice. He gave Tansen many presents. 4. What did the other courtiers feel about Tansen? The other courtiers were jealous of Tansen’s popularity. They wanted to ruin Tansen and could do anything to achieve this. 5. What happen if Raga Deepak is sung properly? If Raga Deepak