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Medieval History UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Tappa style of music was refined and developed in which of the following Mughal Emperor's Court?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Muhammad Shah

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Muhammad Shah”.
The Tappa style of music was refined and developed during the reign of Muhammad Shah (1719–1748), the Mughal Emperor.
Tappa is a genre of classical Indian music known for its intricate and fast-paced nature, and it was particularly associated with the court of Muhammad Shah. The emperor himself was a patron of music and is said to have encouraged the development of this style, which became a prominent form of Hindustani classical music.

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