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प्रश्न
Why did Akbar ask Tansen to join his court?
उत्तर
Tansen had learnt music from Haridas for eleven years. He had become a great and famous singer. Many a time he sang before Emperor Akbar. Akbar was deeply impressed by Tansen’s music. Therefore, he asked Tansen to join his court.
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