Man Singh Tomar
Also called: Raja Man Singh of Gwalior · Topic: Turkic Invasions and the Delhi Sultanate · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Man Singh Tomar was the Tomar Rajput king of Gwalior from 1486 to 1516. He held his kingdom against the Lodi sultans of Delhi. He is best remembered as a builder and a patron of music. He helped develop Dhrupad, a serious, slow style of Hindustani classical singing.
Example
Man Singh built the Man Mandir palace in Gwalior fort, which is decorated with coloured tiles. A music text called Man Kutuhal was written at his court. Gwalior became a training ground for singers. Tansen, who later sang at Akbar's court, came out of this Gwalior tradition.
Don't confuse with
- Raja Man Singh of Amber: a Kachhwaha Rajput who served as one of Akbar's great generals in the late 16th century. Man Singh Tomar was an independent ruler of Gwalior who lived about a century earlier.
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