Class-7 English Reader (Special) Lesson-21 Tansen / MP Board


Lesson-21
Tansen


Complete the following sentences using correct options:
(1)  Tansen was very ……
a.    talented
b.    dull
c.    lazy
(2)  Tansen’s father’s name was …………
a.    Shekharan Misra
b.    Chandan Misra
c.    Mukandan Misra
(3)  His father was devoted to ……..
a.    Mohammad Kaif
b.    Mohammad Khalid
c.    Mohammad Ghaus
(4)  Hussaini was……..
a.    Rani Mrignayani’s courtier
b.    Tansen’s wife
c.    both
(5)  Chief conspirator against Tansen was ………..
a.    Refeeq Miyan
b.    Iqbal Miyan
c.    Shaukat Miyan


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Read the following sentences and tick true (T) or false (F)
1.    Tansen sang Raga Megh at the durbar .(F)
2.    Saraswati and Roopwati sang raga Deepak to save Tansen. (F)
3.    Akbar was impressed by Tansen’s talent as a singer and a musician. (T)
4.    Shaukat Miyan wanted to ruin Tansen.(T)
5.    Tansen was saved by Saraswati and Roopwati. (T)
6.    Akbar did not offer precious presents to Tansen.(F)
7.    Tansen was one of Akbar’s ‘Navaratnas’.(T)

Answer the following questions:
  1. How was Tansen’s life saved?
Ans- Tansen’s life was saved by the Rag Megh sung by his daughter Saraswati and her friend Roopwati.

  1. Why did Akbar punish Tansen’s enemies?
Ans- Akbar punished Tansen’s enemies as they conspired to kill Tansen.

  1. When did Tansen die?
Ans- Tansen died in 1585

  1. Why do people go to Gwalior?
Ans- People go to Gwalior to visit the tomb of Tansen. This place is a pilgrimage for singers, musicians and all music lovers.

  1. How did Tansen come into contact with Swami Haridas?
Ans- Tansen came into contact with Swami Haridas when he was travelling with his disciples through the forests.

Use the following phrases in the sentences given below:
jealous of, fond of, due to, called upon, afraid of

  1. Akbar was very fond of  Tansen.
  2. All the people were afraid of the tiger and escaped in fear.
  3. Shaukat Miyan and some other courtiers were jealous of Tansen.
  4. Tansen’s wife was saved due to his daughter and her friend.
  5. Akbar frequently called upon Tansen and listened to his ragas and music.

Match the following words with their meanings:
Words
Meanings
musician
expert
disciple
emperor
favourite
a person who plays or composes music
person with special knowledge
person who follows the teachings of somebody
the ruler of an empire
liked more than others

Use the following ‘adverbs’ to complete the sentences given below:
extremely, naturally, surely, actually, affectionately, certainly

Example: She is extremely beautiful.
  1. Grammar is naturally involved in each and every sentence.
  2. My friend will surely come on my birthday.
  3. Certainly, Tansen was a great singer and musician.
  4. Mohammad Ghaus affectionately invited Tansen to his house.
  5. I don’t know what she actually means.

Fill in the blank spaces using correct forms of the verbs (past perfect):
Example: 1. The train had left when I reached the railway station.
            2. I had done my home work before he arrived.

  1. Sheela had cooked the food before her mother went to the office. (cook)
  2. Mr. Ramlal had sold his house when he went abroad. (sell)
  3. Ramesh had switched off the lights before he went to sleep (switch off)
  4. The thief had escaped before the police reached there. (escape)
  5. The patient had died before the doctor arrived. (die)

Talk to your friends about different qualities Tansen had as a child; also discuss about his qualities as a singer and a musician. Find answers to the following questions:
  1. Why was Tansen Akbar’s favourite? Give reasons.
  2. What tells you that the emperor was fond of him?
  3. What in the story tells you that some courtiers were jealous of him?
  4. What was the conspiracy against Tansen?
  5. How did Tansen overcome the threat to his life?

Write Tansen’s biography in about ten sentences using information from the lesson:
  1. birth
  2. childhood
  3. father
  4. guru
  5. marriage
  6. Akbar’s Navratan
  7. Raga Deepak and after
  8. Tomb at Gwalior

biography- the story of a person’s life written by somebody else.
autobiography- the story of a person’s life written by the person himself/herself.

Tansen was born in Gwalior as a son of Mukund Misra. As a child, he was naughty but extremely talented too. Swami Haridas accepted him as his disciple at the age of ten. He married Hussaini who was Rani Mrignayani’s courtier. The magical musician, was one of the ‘Navratna’ (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He not only mastered many ragas including Raga Deepak and Raga Megha but also discovered many new ragas. He died in 1585. His immortal memories are preserved in his tomb in Gwalior. This place is visited by many singers, musicians and music lovers from all over the country.

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