Who among the following is credited with the introduction and populari

Who among the following is credited with the introduction and popularization of Dhrupad form of music?

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Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior

Tansen

Naik Gopal

Shaikh Bahauddin of Barnawa

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The correct answer is A) Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior.

– Raja Man Singh Tomar, the Tomar ruler of Gwalior in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, is widely credited with the significant development and popularization of the Dhrupad style of music.
– He was a great patron of music and is believed to have commissioned the composition of many Dhrupad songs. The Gwalior Gharana is historically linked to this tradition.

– Tansen was one of the most famous Dhrupad singers, part of Emperor Akbar’s court, but he lived later (16th century) than Raja Man Singh. While a master, the foundation and initial widespread patronage are attributed more strongly to Raja Man Singh.
– Naik Gopal is also mentioned in historical texts related to music, sometimes alongside figures like Amir Khusrau, but his association with the popularization of Dhrupad specifically is less prominent than that of Raja Man Singh.

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