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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedOption (a) is incorrect (and hence the right answer): The title 'Tansen' was bestowed upon him by Raja Vikramjit (or Ramchandra Singh) of Gwalior/Rewa before he joined Akbar's court. Emperor Akbar conferred the honorary title 'Mian' on him.
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