The Senia tradition is:

The Senia tradition is:

musical tradition that emerged from the colonial army (Sena)
dance drama written by Keshab Chandra Sen
textile tradition of eastern UP
musical tradition that invoked the name of Tansen, the celebrated musician of Akbar's Court
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
The Senia tradition refers to a significant lineage or gharana within Hindustani classical music that traces its origins or key influences back to the legendary musician Tansen, who was one of the ‘Navaratnas’ (nine gems) in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar. This tradition encompasses specific styles of singing and instrumental playing.
The Senia tradition is a major school or style of Hindustani classical music, directly linked to the historical figure of Tansen, known for his contributions to North Indian music.
Tansen is considered one of the most influential figures in Hindustani classical music. Various gharanas (musical schools) claim connection to Tansen’s lineage through his descendants or disciples, collectively referred to as the Senia tradition. Examples include the Senia Maihar gharana, Senia Rampur gharana, etc., propagating specific instrumental and vocal styles associated with Tansen.
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