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The birthplace of Tansen, one of the Navratnas of Akbar's court, is traditionally associated with:

Tansen, the great Hindustani musician who joined Akbar's court, is traditionally said to have been born at Behat near Gwalior, and his tomb at Gwalior hosts the annual…

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The birthplace of Tansen, one of the Navratnas of Akbar's court, is traditionally associated with:

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Tansen, the great Hindustani musician who joined Akbar's court, is traditionally said to have been born at Behat near Gwalior, and his tomb at Gwalior hosts the annual Tansen Samaroh. Before Akbar summoned him he served Raja Ramchandra of Rewa, which is why Rewa is also linked with him.

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