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

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This question was previously asked in

UPPSC PCS Prelims 2023 General Studies Paper-I (SET - C) (Held On 14 May)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Muhammad Shah.

Key Points

Tappa is a form of Indian semi-classical vocal music which was derived from the folk music of Punjab and Sindh.
Tappa-Tappa is the oldest and most admired form of Pashto folk literature which was originated from the folk songs of the camel riders in Punjab.
It is one of the most difficult classical forms in Punjab.
It was believed to be a song of the cameleers of Punjab and Rajasthan.
Tappa style of singing is attractive to the ears which portray love and partition of any lovers.
The tappa style of music was refined and introduced to the imperial court of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah, and later by Mian Ghulam Nabi Shori or Shori Mian, a court singer of Asaf-Ud-Dowlah, Nawab of Awadh.
Mian Gulam Nabi Shori-Mian Ghulam Nabi Shori also known as Shori Mian was an Indian composer of Hindustani classical music in the court of Asaf-Ud-Dowlah, Nawab of Awadh. He was born in Multan, Punjab (present day Pakistan).