Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 20 of 20
QuestionsNotesFlashcardsSummaryFormulasQuizConceptsSyllabusPlan
Revision Notes

Tansen

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English

Quick revision notes for Tansen — Maharashtra Board Class 9 English. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

43 questions20 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Tansen? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for revision notes and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

1,000+ Class 9 students started this chapter today

Key Topics to Revise

1

Character Analysis

  • Tansen was a renowned singer in Emperor Akbar's court who won great fame
  • He was called the 'chief jewel' in Akbar's diadem (crown)
  • Tansen possessed magical singing abilities - could sing Deepak Raga (Song of Fire) and create real fire
2

Plot Summary and Key Events

  • Tansen sang in Akbar's court and won great renown with his silver-bell-like voice
  • Akbar rewarded him generously and called him the chief jewel of his crown
  • Tansen sang Deepak Raga so powerfully that his body burst into flames
3

Themes and Literary Elements

  • Power of Music: Music can create fire, bring rain, heal, and enchant all living beings
  • Teacher-Student Relationship: The guru is always superior to the disciple
  • Humility: Both Tansen and Akbar show humility before the Ostad
4

Important Quotes and Their Significance

  • 'His voice rang like the sound of silver bells' - Shows the beauty and purity of Tansen's voice
  • 'Called him chief jewel in his diadem' - Indicates Tansen's precious value to Akbar
  • 'Scorning its wealth, remote and far-away / He dwells within a cave of Himalay' - Shows the teacher's detachment from materialism

Get complete notes with diagrams and examples

Full Notes

Key Concepts

Tansen was a legendary singerWhen Tansen sang the Deepak RagaTo cure Tansen's burning condition causedTansen's teacher lived as a hermitDespite being a powerful emperor

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Tansen for Maharashtra Board Class 9 English?
Tansen covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Maharashtra Board Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Tansen — Maharashtra Board Class 9 English?
Start by understanding all key concepts. Practise previous year questions from this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly. Use flashcards for quick revision before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Tansen

All 20 chapters — Maharashtra Board Class 9 English Revision Notes

For serious students

Get the full Tansen chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for Maharashtra Board Class 9 English.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try the full chapter — Free