The correct answer is A) Akbar.
Tansen was a legendary musician who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Gwalior, India, and was a court musician of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Tansen was a master of the dhrupad style of singing, and he is credited with developing the khayal style of singing. He was also a composer, and he wrote many ragas, which are melodies used in Indian classical music.
Akbar was the third Mughal emperor, and he ruled from 1556 to 1605. He was a great patron of the arts, and he invited many artists and musicians to his court. Tansen was one of Akbar’s most prized musicians, and he was given the title of “Nawab” by the emperor.
Babur was the first Mughal emperor, and he ruled from 1526 to 1530. He was a great military leader, and he conquered much of northern India. However, he was not a patron of the arts, and there is no evidence that he had any interest in music.
Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal emperor, and he ruled from 1628 to 1658. He is best known for building the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was also a patron of the arts, and he invited many artists and musicians to his court. However, Tansen died in 1589, before Shah Jahan came to power.
Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor, and he ruled from 1658 to 1707. He was a devout Muslim, and he was not a patron of the arts. He is known for his persecution of Hindus and other non-Muslims. Tansen died in 1589, before Aurangzeb came to power.