History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET November 2017 History
In regard to the Mughal emperor's interest in music, which of the following statements is not correct?
AFor Akbar's interest in music, Abul Fazl writes that 'His Majesty has such knowledge of the science of music as trained musicians do not possess.'
BShahjahan patronised music at his court, and is said to have acquired considerable proficiency in the art himself.
CAurangzeb's reign saw the production of a large number of books on music; the most famous of these was the Tuhfat-ul Hind, written for Aurangzeb's grandson Jahandar Shah.
DThe most famous singers during Muhammad Shah's period were Niamat Khan Sadarang and Firuz Khan Adarang; they were masters of Bhairavi. ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The most famous singers during Muhammad Shah's period were Niamat Khan Sadarang and Firuz Khan Adarang; they were masters of Bhairavi. — The statement about the two singers being masters of Bhairavi is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about the two singers being masters of Bhairavi is not correct, so that is the answer.
★Niamat Khan Sadarang and Firuz Khan Adarang were the famous singers of Muhammad Shah's period.
★But they were masters of the khayal, not of the raga Bhairavi.
★So this statement is wrong.
★The other statements about Mughal interest in music are correct.
★Akbar, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb all had a connection with music as described.
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